Forts in Pakistan

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Noor mahal? Abbasi mahal? I didn't see them
@ghazi52 @KediKesenFare
though these are palaces... but must had fortification walls so can be considered fort.. there can be fort of Kherpur state (sindh) Mirpur (of Talpurs which is included)

Palaces not Forts.

 

[ghazi52]

View of kharpocho fort from Skardu city.
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how these forts were made in those at such heights is mind blowing

 

[ghazi52]

how these forts were made in those at such heights is mind blowing

With forced labors. Money did not matter.

 

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Fort Jumrood at Entrance to Khyber Pass - c1880's








Jamrud Fort near Khyber Pass - c1920's



The Jamrud Fort is located at the entrance to the Khyber Pass in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. In 1837, the fort was captured from Afghan ruler Dost Mohammad Khan by the invading Sikhs of Punjab led by Ranjit Singh. During the Battle of Jamrud, Sikh Commander Hari Singh Nalwa was killed but the fort was defended by the Sikhs. The Soldiers of Ranjit Singh Empire defended the whole region vehemently until its downfall during British regime. The invasion of Khyber and foundation of Sikh Empire was the result of atrocities of Afghans during Sher Shah's time and Ranjit Singh's Empire included Muslim commanders and soldiers from Punjab as well who were mercilessly slaughtered during Sher Shah's time.

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Lahore fort, Pakistan. Elephant Gate. Origins of the fort go as far back as antiquity, however, the existing base structure was built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar between 1556–1605 and was regularly upgraded by subsequent Mughal, Sikh and British rulers. It has two gates one is known as Alamgiri Gate build by Emperor Aurangzeb which opens towards Badshahi Mosque and other older one known as Maseeti (Punjabi language word means of Masjid) or Masjidi Gate which opens towards Masti Gate Area of Walled City and was built by Emperor Akbar. Currently Alamgiri Gate is used as the principal entrance while Masti Gate is permanently closed .The fort manifests the rich traditions of Mughal architecture.

MUGHAL EMPEROR HUMAYUN DURING THE SIEGE OF THE BUKKUR FORT, SIND (PAKISTAN) IN 1541 AD

Mangla Fort Mirpur. Azad Kashmir

 

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Skardu Fort, Skardu, GB

Kalat Fort, Kalat, Balochistan

Throtchi Fort, Kotli, AJK

Derawar Fort, Bhawalpur, Punjab

 

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The 1000 year old Fort Karpucho in Skardu

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Derawar Fort

Derawar Fort is a large square fortress in Pakistan in Bahawalpur. On the edge of the desert, 100 km from Bahawalpur stands the majestic Derawar Fort. The walls have a circumference of 1500 metres and stand up to thirty metres high. It is the largest and the most superlatively preserved fort of Cholistan. The powerful fort towers over the surrounding semi desert and are visible from miles around.

It is a square fort measuring 672 feet in length on each side, with a gate on its southern side approached by means of a winding ramp. Most of the bastions show geometric designs made by burnt bricks. A number of buildings in the fort provided quarters for Nawab’s army. The retiring quarters of the royal family still stand deserted inside the fort.


Aerial view of Derawar Fort and Abbasi Mosque - Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Derawar Fort is a large square fortress in Pakistan near Bahawalpur.

 

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Nagar Fort, Chitral, KP

Jamrud fort built by Hari Singh Nalwa, last boundary of Khalsa Raj.

At Peshawar, near Pak-afghan border.

 

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Bhagshar Lake

Bhagshar castle, Azad Kashmir
Baghsar Fort is an ancient fort built in Samahni Valley near Bhimber close to a place known as Baghsar.

Ramkot Fort, Azad Kashmir
Construction started 16th - 17th century AD

Ramkot Fort is an ancient fort situated in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan beside the Mangla Dam. It is accessible through boat and 13 kilometers away from Dina.and 79 km by road journey from mirpur(azad kashmir)to Dadyal village.and the fort is away from dadyal by walk 30 mins.

Located on the summit of a hill, Ramkot Fort is built over the site of an old Hindu Shiva temple. three sides of this hill top are surrounded by the River Jhelum. During excavations relics of the 5th - 9th century AD have been discovered near one of the temples. In the 16th - 17th century AD the Muslim rulers of Kashmir in safe guarding their boundaries built numerous forts. Ramkot, sitting atop at the confluence of the river Jhelum is one of them. The Sikh Maharaja of Kashmir further fortified Ramkot.

 

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The 15th Century Attock Fort Punjab. River Indus.

Kalat Fort, Kalat, Balochistan

 

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A view of Begum Darwaza Pharwala Fort

Pharwala Fort Built in the 11th century by Sultan Kaigohar Gakhar on the ruins of an ancient fort, the Pharwala Fort in Potohar, Pakisan is the most unassailable fort in South Asia. It is well protected by high ridges on one end and deep ravines on the other. While its fortification wall has disappeared from many places, its opulence is visible from the walls and gates on the North Western side.

The fort has long been associated with the fearless clan of Gakhars, who are known for their bravery and fighting skills. The Gakhars have played an important role in setting the course of history in the Potohar region across the centuries, more often routing their opponents. This, however, has resulted in fierce rivalries with neighboring clans, most notably with the Janjuas of the Potohar region. It was on their advice that the great Mughal emperor Babur launched a campaign to conquer the Gakhar stronghold in 1519.

Gakhars, despite their strategic positioning, could not stand the might of Babur’s army and escaped through narrow gorges on the northern side of the fort.

However, an accord was met between Babur and the Gakhar chieftains’ which had lasting consequences over the politics of the region. As it turned out, the Gakhars remained loyal to the Mughals and even supported Humayun in his exile. Shershah, who took over the rest of the Mughal Empire, could never take away Pharwala Fort from the resilient Gakhars and later ordered the construction of the Rohtas Fort to quell Gakhar's resistance.

 

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The 15th century Karpucho fort in Gilgit-Baltistan

 

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Rohtas Fort