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The Architectural style and design of the Forts of Rajasthan exhibits as special and unique one related to regional historical Rajputana Traditions and customs. Each fort has its own history of Power, Prestige, War and Defensive Strategy. The Churu Fort of north Rajasthan is famous due to the past event of Battlement whereby the Silver Balls were fired from its ramparts, instead of Iron balls/shells. The civilian peoples were collected large quantity of silver metal to make shells. The Balls were fired on enemy attackers during war of 1814 AD and got victory. The aim of the study is multidisciplinary interpretation of Historical Rajputana Fortification, Defence strategy and Cultural Heritages of Rajasthan. Under methodology, the recent Satellite Imagery of the Churu Region has been interpreted, Fort precincts and Internal structures have been demarcated and correlated with historical events of the region available in the literatures. The study indicates that square shaped Defensive Hindu Fort is still intact, and construction was carried out adopting the Rajputana style of Fortification. The Merchant Havelis of city area reflects the wealth, power and prestige of Rajasthan. It needs conservation and some protective measures is necessary to preserve the Cultural and Religious Heritages (CRH) of the region.