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Forts of the Bahawalpur Division
Bahawalpur Division is home to the largest number of forts in Pakistan second only to the Rawalpindi Division. In this thread we will be looking at 24 of these forts.
#forts
#castles
#beutifullpakistan
Forts of the Bahawalpur Division
Bahawalpur Division is home to the largest number of forts in Pakistan second only to the Rawalpindi Division. In this thread we will be looking at 24 of these forts.
#forts
#castles
#beutifullpakistan
Ahmadpur Lamma Fort
Located in the Rahim Yar Khan disrtict , it is a fortified haveli (mansion) with a central courtyard.
Located in the Rahim Yar Khan disrtict , it is a fortified haveli (mansion) with a central courtyard.
Bajla Fort
It was constructed by Ali Murad Pirjani in 1767 although little of it survives today.
It was constructed by Ali Murad Pirjani in 1767 although little of it survives today.
Bijnot Fort
The rectangular shaped fort is in a remarkable condition despite seeing battles between the Talpurs and Panwars and later in 1971 war.
It is also called Winjhrot.
The rectangular shaped fort is in a remarkable condition despite seeing battles between the Talpurs and Panwars and later in 1971 war.
It is also called Winjhrot.
Derawar Fort
Probably the most famous of all forts in Bahawalpur. Originally constructed in the 9th Century by Rai Raja Bhutta, it was initially called Dera Rawal which later evolved into Derawar.
In the 18th Century it was conquered by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur.
Probably the most famous of all forts in Bahawalpur. Originally constructed in the 9th Century by Rai Raja Bhutta, it was initially called Dera Rawal which later evolved into Derawar.
In the 18th Century it was conquered by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur.
The fort was then rebuilt in 1732 by Nawab Sadeq Muhammad.
The fort features 42 huge bastions which are its most prominent feature.
The fort features 42 huge bastions which are its most prominent feature.
Dingarh Fort
Located approximately 60 kilometres from Bahawalpur.
Located approximately 60 kilometres from Bahawalpur.
Fazilpur Fort
Located in District Rahim Yar Khan. Only one prominent bastion stands.
Located in District Rahim Yar Khan. Only one prominent bastion stands.
Islamgarh Fort
It was constructed in in 1665 by Raja Rawal Siri Bheem Singh and later conquered by Ikhtiyar Khan in 1766 who renamed it as Islamgarh from the original Bhimgarh.
It was occupied until 1971 when the locals left it due to its proximity to the border.
It was constructed in in 1665 by Raja Rawal Siri Bheem Singh and later conquered by Ikhtiyar Khan in 1766 who renamed it as Islamgarh from the original Bhimgarh.
It was occupied until 1971 when the locals left it due to its proximity to the border.
Jamgarh Fort
Built by Jam Khan Marufani in 1788. It is a simple square shaped building with a gate in the east.
Built by Jam Khan Marufani in 1788. It is a simple square shaped building with a gate in the east.
Khairgarh Fort
Built by Ikhtiayar Khan in 1775. Only the gate is in good condition.
Built by Ikhtiayar Khan in 1775. Only the gate is in good condition.
Khangarh Fort
It has a unique hexagonal shape, including a perimeter wall which is in poor condition. It was built by Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan II in 1783.
It has a unique hexagonal shape, including a perimeter wall which is in poor condition. It was built by Nawab Muhammad Bahawal Khan II in 1783.
Presumably destroyed by floods in 1804, it had been built by Sabzal Khan in 1780. The eastern and southern walls exist as well as some of its bastions.
Machki Fort
Located 57 km from Rahim Yar Khan, towards east, Machki Fort is a small fortress in Cholistan desert built in 1777 by Lal Khan (Son of Ikhtiar Khan).
Located 57 km from Rahim Yar Khan, towards east, Machki Fort is a small fortress in Cholistan desert built in 1777 by Lal Khan (Son of Ikhtiar Khan).
Mao Mubarak Fort
Marot Fort
Mirgarh Fort
Mojgarh Fort
Mureedkot Fort ruins
Nawankot Fort
Phulra Fort
Rukanpur Fort
Other Forts in the area:
-Bara Fort
-Duheinwala Fort
-Falji Fort
-Kandera Fort
-Bara Fort
-Duheinwala Fort
-Falji Fort
-Kandera Fort
Most of the forts in the region are regularly shaped e.g square or rectangular. The most prominent features are the heavy bastions. Most have some sort of small babrican. Most are assocciated with the Nawabs of Bahawalpur, others were important garrisons on the Multan-Delhi route
Disclaimer: I own none of these pictures, credits to the folks who actually took them.
Special thanks to Hajra Saeed who has covered 19 of these forts in her article which you can read at houseofpakistan.com/2018/07/the-fa…
It really made my work easier.
Special thanks to Hajra Saeed who has covered 19 of these forts in her article which you can read at houseofpakistan.com/2018/07/the-fa…
It really made my work easier.
I'm really tired now
You guys might like this thread...the fort has never been covered before online and is 100% original work.
O yeah, so I forgot to add the citadel in Uch Sharif
