Kot Diji Fort
Background
The Kot Diji Fort was built by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur, between 1785 and 1795. The site sits on a hill at the southern end of the Rohri Hills, and sits above a prehistoric mound of the same name, where remains of a pre-Harappan civilization have been found.
Structure
The fort sits atop a 110 foot tall high hill that rises above the city of Kot Diji. The fort's 30 foot tall walls encircle the uppermost portion of the fort, resulting a narrow-width fortress with perimeter of 1.8 kilometres. The fort contains three strategically placed towers that are each 50 feet tall. The fort contains several sites for cannon placement, and contains numerous inner passages for protection. The fort also contains a water reservoir, munition storage, prison, courtroom, numerous cells for security personnel, and a small regal residence.
Conservation
Government of Pakistan has declared it a protected heritage site in Pakistan, though it has been noted that portions of the fort are under control of powerful local families.
Gallery
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A view of the forts defensive outer walls.
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The fort sits atop a natural mound.
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Entry way to the fort.
See also
- List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
- List of forts in Pakistan
- List of museums in Pakistan
References
- ^ Rengel, Marian (2004). Pakistan: A Primary Source Cultural Guide. The Rosen Publishing Group. ISBN 9780823940011.
- ^ "Discovering Sindh". Tribune. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ Khan, Shameen (30 April 2015). "Kot Diji Fort: A symbol of the Talpur dynasty". Dawn. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ Ahmed, Mukhtar (2014). Ancient Pakistan - an Archaeological History. Amazon. p. 480. ISBN 9781495966439.
- ^ Baig, Saima. "A walk on Kot Diji Fort". The Nation. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
- ^ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/03/12/talpur-era-kot-diji-fort-now-home-to-encroachers/, Kot Diji Fort on Pakistan Today newspaper, Published 12 March 2012, Retrieved 8 February 2017