Wednesday, 14 September 2011

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.  the fort is in a crumbling state. The fort, being situated in prohibited area.

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