Banbhore Fort
This is the citadel for ruins of the port city of Banbhore, often thought to be the famed city of Debal. It is thought that the city was first built by the Parthians and was occupied up until the 13th Century. It was deserted due to change in course of the Indus.
This is the citadel for ruins of the port city of Banbhore, often thought to be the famed city of Debal. It is thought that the city was first built by the Parthians and was occupied up until the 13th Century. It was deserted due to change in course of the Indus.
Bukkur Fort
The fort of Bukkur sits on an island on the Indus east of Sukkur. It is thought to have been founded in the 13th Century. Although little of the fort remains today, drawings by the British show a much grander and formidable fortress which once existed.
The fort of Bukkur sits on an island on the Indus east of Sukkur. It is thought to have been founded in the 13th Century. Although little of the fort remains today, drawings by the British show a much grander and formidable fortress which once existed.
Dalail Dero Fort
This circular fort is located on the Sakrand-Benazirabad Highway. Its crumbling walls are made of mud bricks. Currently, the fort is in the possession of the families of Mir Bahars.
The shape of the fort makes it extremely unique.
This circular fort is located on the Sakrand-Benazirabad Highway. Its crumbling walls are made of mud bricks. Currently, the fort is in the possession of the families of Mir Bahars.
The shape of the fort makes it extremely unique.
Tomb of Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro, Hyderabad
The beautifully built tomb is surrounded by fortified walls which were in quite a poor condition until they were renovated. Ghulam Shah Kalhoro who lived in the 18th Century is considered the founder of the city of Hyderabad.
The beautifully built tomb is surrounded by fortified walls which were in quite a poor condition until they were renovated. Ghulam Shah Kalhoro who lived in the 18th Century is considered the founder of the city of Hyderabad.
Jakhi Bander Fort
Located in one of the islands of Indus delta is the Jakhi or Lahri Bander fort. Thought to have been occupied during the middle ages, the red-brick fort consists of an outer city wall and a citadel. Probably was an important port historically.
Located in one of the islands of Indus delta is the Jakhi or Lahri Bander fort. Thought to have been occupied during the middle ages, the red-brick fort consists of an outer city wall and a citadel. Probably was an important port historically.
Jam Bijar Fort
Although not technically a fort, it is called one so I thought I should include it. Essentially, it is an artificially raised platform where Jam Bijjar is said to have held court.
It is located in Mirpur Sakro.
Although not technically a fort, it is called one so I thought I should include it. Essentially, it is an artificially raised platform where Jam Bijjar is said to have held court.
It is located in Mirpur Sakro.
Kacha Qila, Hyderabad
Kacha Qila is also known as Makki Shah Qila was built by Ghulam Shah Kalhoro. The fort is built from unbaked bricks. This is suggested in the name as "Kacha" means uncooked.
Kacha Qila is also known as Makki Shah Qila was built by Ghulam Shah Kalhoro. The fort is built from unbaked bricks. This is suggested in the name as "Kacha" means uncooked.
Kalan Kot Fort
It is located only 5 kilometers from the famous Makli graveyard. It was built by either the Soomro dynasty in the 14th Century or much later during the rule of Emperor Aurangzeb. The square-shaped fort is now in ruins.
It is located only 5 kilometers from the famous Makli graveyard. It was built by either the Soomro dynasty in the 14th Century or much later during the rule of Emperor Aurangzeb. The square-shaped fort is now in ruins.
Kanjar Kot Fort
This square shaped fort is located in the Rann of Kutch region and is located only a few kilometres from the International border with India. It is probably more important to modrrn history than to ancient one as the fort was a strategic point in 1965
This square shaped fort is located in the Rann of Kutch region and is located only a few kilometres from the International border with India. It is probably more important to modrrn history than to ancient one as the fort was a strategic point in 1965
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Indo-Pak skirmishes over this area. Pakistan had set up camp in the fort which had been previously disputed area. Pakistan's ultimate success during the conflict where it won 910 kilometre square including the fort, encouraged Pakistan to initiate the war of 1965.
Indo-Pak skirmishes over this area. Pakistan had set up camp in the fort which had been previously disputed area. Pakistan's ultimate success during the conflict where it won 910 kilometre square including the fort, encouraged Pakistan to initiate the war of 1965.
Manora Fort
Karachi is quite a recent city but its natural harbor has been historically vital for thousands of years. So the Talpur dynasty of Sindh constructed the fort to protect the port from piracy in 1797. Later, the fort would be used by the British and the Pakistani navies
Karachi is quite a recent city but its natural harbor has been historically vital for thousands of years. So the Talpur dynasty of Sindh constructed the fort to protect the port from piracy in 1797. Later, the fort would be used by the British and the Pakistani navies
Kot Diji Fort
Probably the most peculiarly shaped fort on this list is the Kot Diji fort which is actually named Ahmadabad Fort. It is another Talpur era fort built on a hill which rises 110 feet above the surrounding area.
Probably the most peculiarly shaped fort on this list is the Kot Diji fort which is actually named Ahmadabad Fort. It is another Talpur era fort built on a hill which rises 110 feet above the surrounding area.
Remains of the Indus Valley civilization have also been found nearby showing that the area has been important for a very long time.
Moomal Ji Mari Mound
Located in the town of Mathelo, the fort is located on a high mound. Considered to be the residence of Moomal, daughter of Raja Nand during the 6th Century Rai dynasty. It is spread over an area of 3 acres.
Located in the town of Mathelo, the fort is located on a high mound. Considered to be the residence of Moomal, daughter of Raja Nand during the 6th Century Rai dynasty. It is spread over an area of 3 acres.
Naukot Fort
Another Talpur era brick fort which is also known as the gateway to the desert. It was built in 1814 and later captured by the British in 1839. It is located 64 kilometres from the town of Mirpur Khas.
Another Talpur era brick fort which is also known as the gateway to the desert. It was built in 1814 and later captured by the British in 1839. It is located 64 kilometres from the town of Mirpur Khas.
Pucca Qila, Hyderabad
Built in 1768 by the Kalhoro dynasty, the fort is the third one and the most famous one from Hyderabad. Quite a grand fort once, most of the buildings were either destroyed or razed under the British rule.
Built in 1768 by the Kalhoro dynasty, the fort is the third one and the most famous one from Hyderabad. Quite a grand fort once, most of the buildings were either destroyed or razed under the British rule.
Paintings from the British era show that it must have been a far greater fort once.
Ranikot Fort
This Talpur era fort is also known as the Great Wall of Sindh. The length of its walls make it 32 kilometres long earning it the title of the worlds largest fort. However, it raises the question: could all of the ramparts be manned at once?
This Talpur era fort is also known as the Great Wall of Sindh. The length of its walls make it 32 kilometres long earning it the title of the worlds largest fort. However, it raises the question: could all of the ramparts be manned at once?
Mirikot Fort
At the center of the fort is located the Mirikot Fort.
At the center of the fort is located the Mirikot Fort.
While at the north end is the Shergarh Fort, overlooking the whole valley.
At the western edge is the Sann gate.
Bastions and smaller enclosures also dot the walls of the fort.
Sehwan Sharrif Fort
The fort is located north of the town of Sehwan which is famous for the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Unfortunately, little of the fort survives today.
The fort is located north of the town of Sehwan which is famous for the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Unfortunately, little of the fort survives today.
Umarkot Fort
Constructed by Rana Amar Singh in the 11th Century, the fort is most notable for being the birthplace of the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his father, Humayun was on the run from Sher Shah Suri's forces.
The fort is also the location for the folklore of Umar Marvi.
Constructed by Rana Amar Singh in the 11th Century, the fort is most notable for being the birthplace of the Mughal Emperor Akbar as his father, Humayun was on the run from Sher Shah Suri's forces.
The fort is also the location for the folklore of Umar Marvi.
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I have previously covered forts from Mirpur and Rawalpindi divisions.
I have previously covered forts from Mirpur and Rawalpindi divisions.
Disclaimer: None of the pictures are mine.
Credit to whoever actually took it.
Credit to whoever actually took it.
Correction:
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Forts in IOK
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Can anyone confirm this fort?
Just saying: the list doesn't include every single fort, there are other forts as well on which I couldn't find any info.
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Just saying: the list doesn't include every single fort, there are other forts as well on which I couldn't find any info.
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