Type: Monument - Fort
Province: Punjab
District: Bahawalpur
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 1526 - 1857 CE
Description: Mojgarh fort was built by Muhammad Maruf Khan Kehrani in 1743 CE, his square tomb decorated with glaze tiles and surmounted by a single dome stands about 400yards south of the fort. The construction of the fort was completed by Maruf Khans son Jan Muhammad Khan and his successor, Umar Khan in 1757 CE. At present, the fort is in ruins, the outer burnt brick facing has collapsed at numerous places and the material is being re used by the local inhabitants. The fort is square in plan, measuring 99m x 95m x 73m on the southern, western and northern sides.
Latitude: 29.013888889
Longitude: 72.141666667
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
