Rawat Fort is located 17 km east of Rawalpindi, on the Grand Trunk (G.T) Road
leading to Lahore. Gakkhars, a fiercely independent tribe of the Potohar Plateau
built the fort, in early 16th century. The grave of a Gakkhar Chief, Sultan Sarang
Khan is located inside the fort. He died in 1546 AD fighting against the forces of
Sher Shah Suri. If one dares to climb the broken steps inside the tomb, one may
get a panoramic view of the plateau and the Mankiala Stupa
Pharwala Fort
This fort is about 40 km from Rawalpindi beyond Lehtrar road. A Gakkhar ruler,
Sultan Kai Gohar, on the ruins of a 10th century Hindi Shahi Fort built it in 15th
century. Emperor Babar conquered the fort in 1519 AD. Later, in 1825, Sikhs
expelled Gakkhars from this fort. Though the fort is in a crumbling state, it is still
an attraction for castle lovers. The fort, being situated in prohibited area, is only
open for Pakistani visitors.
Multan Fort
Multan Fort was built on a mound separating it from the city by the old bed of
river Ravi. Its date cannot be fixed with accuracy. When intact, its circumference
was 6,600 ft. having 46 bastions, including two towers at each of the four gates
i.e., Delhi Gate, Khizri Gate, Sikhi Gate and Rehri Gate. The fort was ravaged
by the British to avenge the murder of one Mr. Agnew in 1848. At present it is
survived by some parts of the old rampart and bastions besides the shrines of
Hazrat Bahauddin Zakaria and Shah Rukn-e-Alam, an obelisk in memory of
Agnew and a Hindu temple. The famous Qasim Bagh and a stadium are located
within the walls of the fort. A panoramic view of Multan City can be had from
the highest point in the fort.
by:
Nazish Abbas
Ayesha Sidduqui
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