Type: Monument - Fort
Province: Punjab
District: Rahim Yar Khan
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1526 - 1857 CE
Description: A fort, built in 1775 CE with mud and burnt bricks, it is square in plan measuring 52 m on the inner side between octagonal bastions. The mud brick fortification walls are 2m thick on top and stand 7 m high including a 2 m high parapet above. The fort has an elaborate gateway in the eastern wall, the main gate is flanked by two engaged bastions. An ancient brick lined well is located close to the fort outside its northwestern corner. The size of the burnt bricks is 24cm x 15cm x 4 cm.
Latitude: 28.461111111
Longitude: 70.843611111
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Forts in Cholistan
Published In: Ancient Cholistan, Archaeology and Architecture
Year of Publication: 1997
Bibliography/Reference: Mughal, Mohammad Rafique
