UNESCO
Rohtas Fort
Rohtas Fort
Fortress
Country:
Pakistan
Region:
Pakistan
Value:
National
Visit duration:
1 h
Description:
Following his defeat of the Mughal emperor Humayun in 1541, Sher Shah Suri built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic site in the north of what is now Pakistan. It was never taken by storm and has survived intact to the present day. The main fortifications consist of the massive walls, which extend for more than 4 km, they are lined with bastions and pierced by monumental gateways. Rohtas Fort, also called Qila Rohtas, is an exceptional example of early Muslim military architecture in Central and South Asia.
Categories:
Fortress
Fortress
Labels:
UNESCO
Why visit:
Excursion
Interesting:
Fitness level:
Best visit time:
January
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Access:
Car
Roads:
Gravel
Open:
Always
Info:
Clothing:
Seasonable
Connection:
Ok
Map and directions
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ID:
49435