Historical Places of the Subcontinent

[muqawwee123]

Re: Historical Places of the Subcontinent

@Ali_Syed

I didnt know that there was a fort at Rawat too.

And Rohtas is also not far from Rawalpindi

[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Sans-serif,sans-serif]Rohtas Fort is 109 km from Rawalpindi. It is located about 6 km south-west of Dina Town. Going from Rawalpindi/Islamabad, you have to turn right from G.T. Road to a narrow road just before Dina Police Station and then go left until you find the dry bed of Kahan River. The fort is visible from this point. However, you have to cross the river to reach it. During rainy season, you need a four-wheel-drive to cross the river. The fort is one of the most impressive historical monuments in Pakistan. It was built by Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri, between 1540 and 1547 AD. It served as a huge fortified base for military operations against Gakkhars by Sher Shah Suri. It was later used by Mughal emperor Akbar and Sikhs. Within the huge terraced rampart walls with robust bastions and twelve gates, is located another fortress, palaces and ancillary buildings.

Interesting story of building of the fort by Raza Ali Abidi.