Famous Forts of Pakistan (Part 1)

This is a part of Peaceful Pakistan Project in which we look at the famous forts of Pakistan and in this part at the forts of Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Kashmir and Punjab.

Part 1.

Forts of Gilgit Baltistan.

Baltit Fort.

Baltit Fort or Balti Fort is an ancient fort in the Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. In the past, the survival of the feudal regime of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, which overlooks Karimabad.

Altit Fort.

Altit Fort is an ancient fort above Karimabad in the Hunza valley in Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. It was originally home to the hereditary rulers of the Hunza state who carried the title Mir. Shikari tower is around 900 years old which makes it the oldest monument in the Gilgit–Baltistan.

Khaplu Fort.

The Khaplu Fort means The Fort on roof is an old beautiful fort of Baltistan located in Khaplu acoording to balti version it is 400 years old but to some non balti people it was built in 1840by the Yabgo Raja of Khaplu.

Skardu Fort.

Skardu Fort,The king of Forts is a fort in Skardu city that dates from the 16th century CE. An ancient mosque is also present inside the fort. The fort and its mosque are located on the eastern face of the Khardong hill 40 ft above Skardu city. 

Shigar Fort

The Shigar Fort means The Fort on Rock is an old fort of Baltistan and Pakistan located in Shigar Valley It was built in 17th century by the Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar. The fort has restored by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP-P).

Forts of Punjab.

Lahore Fort

Origins of Lahore 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.

Multan Fort

The Multan Fort, a Pakistani military installation, was a landmark of Indian defence and architecture. It was built near the city of Multan, in Punjab province, on a hillock separated from the city by the Ravi River. The fort was destroyed by British forces during the British occupation of India.

Pharwala Fort

Pharwala is a historic fort located Rawalpindi in Punjab, Pakistan. It is naturally defended by one side by a small Himalayan range and the other by the Swaan River. It was built in the 15th century on the ruins of a 10th century Hindu Shahi Fort.

Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort is a historical garrison fort built by king Farid Khan, located near the city of Jhelum in Pakistan. This fort is about 4 km in circumference and the first example of the successful amalgamation of Pashtun and Hindu architecture in the Indian Subcontinent.

Derawar Fort

Derawar Fort is a large square fortress in Pakistan near Bahawalpur. The first fort on the site was built by Hindu Rajput, Rai Jajja Bhati of Jaisalmer. It remained in the hands of the royal family of Jaisalmer until captured and completely rebuilt by the nawabs of Bahawalpur in 1733. 

 Attock Fort

Attock fort was built at Attock Khurd during the reign of Akbar the Great from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi to protect the passage of the Indus.

Fort Abbas

Fort Abbas is a historical city and has strategic importance during the Nawab of Bahawalpur's rule. It was known as Pholra until it was renamed in 1927 by Nawab Sir Sadiq, who named it on his eldest son, Muhammad Abbas.

Sheikhupura Fort

Sheikhupura Fort, Sheikhupura. Built at the centre of a dense forest in 1607 on the orders of Jahangir, the Mughal emperor of India, father of Shah Jehan who built the Taj Mahal. Sheikhupura, initially called Jahangirpura.

Forts of Azad Kashmir.

Baghsar Fort.

Baghsar Fort is an ancient fort built in Samahni Valley near Bhimber close to a place known as Baghsar.

 Ramkot Fort.

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.

Skardu Fort.

Skardu Fort means The king of Forts is a fort in Skardu city in Gilgit-Baltistan of the Kashmir region that dates from the 16th century CE. An ancient mosque is also present inside the fort.