Type: Monument - Tower
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Ghizer
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 17th Century CE
Description: It is called Rako Sher Qila, Ghizir. Sherqela is the old capital of a local Raja of Punial valley. It is situated on the left bank of the Gupis River. It is stated by the villagers that at this place Raja`s residence/palace was built during the 17th century, which was totally destroyed and only the tower is left. The tower measured 14 by 11.2 m.
Latitude: 36.093334933
Longitude: 74.042582082
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Pak-German Archaeological Mission to the Northern Areas of the Heidelberg Academy for the Humanities and Sciences
Published In: Miscellaneous
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Hauptmann, H.
