Castles were not used anymore in the 16th century because of the use of gunpowder on the battle field. So they could be conquered in a single day because the enemy had big cannons which would blow the walls down.
To defend and protect people and important places of course.
Because guns and cannons are much more effective.
The castles were used to defend an area.
Battleships are no longer used in modern warfare. They have been replaced by the aircraft carrier support group.
In the medieval period it was called a donjon. After the medieval period, when castles were no longer being built, the term used was "keep", a word that is widely used, incorrectly, today.
To defend and protect people and important places of course.
There are plenty of castles left. But none are used as a fortress. Today, many rich people move into a medieval castle, or a house with a European Castle style. Castles are no longer used as a battle installation due to the invention of the cannon in the 13th century.
poison gas is no longer allowed in warfare.
Because guns and cannons are much more effective.
They were 1st introduced in China. The year is disagreed on. anywhere from 500bd to 11ad is what ive heard. -RO
Pharaohs no longer live.
You conquer many castles and have honor and glory and be famous.
Motte and Bailey castles and Concentric castles
In 1066 Motte and bailey castles were used
Castles were often knocked down for several reasons, including military strategy, political change, and economic factors. After a conflict, victorious forces would dismantle enemy castles to prevent their use as strongholds. Additionally, as warfare evolved and artillery made traditional castle defenses obsolete, many were abandoned or deliberately destroyed. Changes in governance, such as the rise of centralized states, also led to the demolition of castles no longer deemed necessary for control or protection.
There are different reasons as to why castles became palatial. One main reason is because castles were no longer needed for defense, therefore were turned into palatial castles where people were free to visit and stay in.
They had outlived their usefulness and were no longer needed