Kusak Fort is a hidden gem that boasts a rich history and mesmerizing architecture. Built during the Mughal era, the fort served as a strategic outpost to protect the region from invasions and played a vital role in the defense of the area. Located in the picturesque town of Choah Saidan Shah in Chakwal district of …
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Attock Fort is a magnificent fortification located in the city of Attock, Punjab, Pakistan. Built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century, the fort served as a crucial military stronghold for centuries. It has witnessed the rise and fall of various empires and has played a significant role in shaping the …
Kharpocho Fort meaning King of Forts is a fort in the city of Skardu in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The fort was built by King Ali Sher Khan Anchan in the late sixteenth century. General Zorawar Singh of the Dogra Rajput clan working under Maharaja Gulab Singh realized the importance of the fort’s location in the city and thus occupied …
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Rawat Fort is a historic landmark located in the Rawalpindi district of the Punjab province in Pakistan. The fort dates back to the 16th century and is situated on the Grand Trunk Road, which connects Pakistan with India. The fort has played a significant role in the region’s history and is considered one of the most important heritage sites …
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There are around 26 forts in Cholistan Desert. Cholistan is a desert in Pakistan and its local name is Rohi. It is thirty kilometers away from Bahawalpur and falls under the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is famous for forts and a traditional camel race and the camel is called Aeroplane of the Desert. The Sindh desert is adjacent to the Cholistan …
Pakistan is a land of rich history and culture, and one of the most visible testaments to this fact are the many forts that dot the country’s landscape. These forts, built by various rulers throughout history, served as military bases, administrative centers, and even residences for local princes and kings. Today, they are a reminder of …
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Baltit Fort is a fort in the Hunza Valley near the city of Karimabad in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan. It was founded in the 8th century AD and since 2004 has been on the provisional list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Baltit Fort Hunza Location Baltit Fort stands on the moraines of the Ultar Glacier …
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Altit Fort is an ancient fort in the town of Altit in the Hunza Valley in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It was originally the home of the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state, who bore the title ‘Mir’, although three centuries later they moved to the slightly younger fortress of Baltit nearby. Altit Fort has wooden structure and can …
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Hyderabad is home to a number of ancient architectural masterpieces and Pakka Qila is one of them. A tall massive fort called Pakka Qila (Pucca Fort or Royal Fort) is located near Mukhi House Museum and Hasrat Mohani Central Library in the streets of Shahi Bazaar. Pakka Qila is one of the prominent architectural landmarks …
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Ranikot Fort (also known as Rannikot) is a historical Talpur fort near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh. Qila Ranikot Fort is also known as the Great Wall of Sindh and is considered to be the largest fort in the world with a circumference of approximately 32 kilometers (20 mi). The walls of the fortress have been …
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