Forts
165. Sangni Fort, district Rawalpindi.
Sangni is a small fort located about 60 kilometers east of Islamabad and 10 km from Kallar Syedan in the district Rawalpindi, at 33°22’18.10″N, 73°27’0.38″E. Despite being several centuries old, it is in remarkably good condition. Who built it and when is not known; in fact, almost nothing is known about its history. Some writers…
098. Nawab Sar Buland Khan And His Fort At Mankera
By 1750, Mughal power in Punjab was rapidly collapsing, and within a few years, the Mughals lost their control over Punjab completely, to the Sikhs in central and eastern Punjab and to the Afghans in western and southern Punjab. The whole area between the Jamuna and Indus rivers fell into anarchy and was divided into…
083. Palace of Emperor Jahangir In Sheikhupura (Sheikhupura Fort)
When you take a first look at the fort palace of Jahangir in Sheikhupura, you are impressed, impressed by its size and grandeur. Second, you are surprised to realize how little you have heard or read about this palace. The third feeling is that of depression upon seeing such a big, beautiful, and historically important…
057. Rawat Fort
Rawat is a small town on the Grand Trunk Road, only a few kilometers from Rawalpindi, falling within the Islamabad Capital Territory. While traveling from Rawalpindi toward Lahore, you might catch a glimpse of the large gates of a fort, about a hundred meters off the road, behind a busy bazaar and a bus stop….
049. Tulamba: An Ancient City Of Pakistan
Tulamba is one of the oldest cities in Pakistan, located about 80 kilometers from Multan, in District Khanewal, at coordinates 30° 31′ 35.87″ N, 72° 14′ 23.81″ E. Though much smaller than Multan, it rivals it in antiquity. The history of Tulamba is ancient, dating back to at least the time of Alexander’s invasion of…
042. Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort is one of the largest and most majestic forts in Pakistan. The famous king Sher Shah Suri (1486–1545 AD) had it constructed during his reign from 1540 to 1545 AD. Sher Shah Suri was the son of a jagirdar in Bihar. But due to his talent and hard work, he gradually increased his…
032. Oman The Land Of Forts
You must be thinking that what a post titled “Oman The Land Of Forts” is doing on this blog, which is supposed to be about historical and culturally important places of Pakistan. You must have seen that in almost all of my posts, I have deplored the bad conditions of our monuments or historically important…
029. Gogera Fort and Old Building of Gogera Courts
Gogera is an old town with a rich historical legacy. In the past, it held far greater importance in the region than it does today. Until the 1850s, it served as the district headquarters—covering areas that are now part of the present-day Okara and Sahiwal districts. I have already written about Gogera’s association with Rai…
017. Rasulnagar – A Historical City: Battle Of Ramnagar, Residence of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, A Hindu Temple and Fort of Alipur Chatha.
Rasulnagar is a small but historically significant town in the Gujranwala District. It is situated near the River Chenab and was once a busy ford used to cross the river. I visited this town on March 16, 2011, in search of any monuments or historical remnants related to the Battle of Ramnagar. Before going further,…
016. Pharwala Fort – Islamabad
Ever heard of Pharwala? Maybe not. Though it’s not far from Islamabad, it’s often overlooked. So next time you’re planning an excursion, consider visiting it. Pharwala Fort is situated just 18 kilometers from the old airport signal on Islamabad Highway. After traveling about 2.5 kilometers toward Rawat, turn left onto Mehfooz Shaheed Road and continue eastward…
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