Explanation

• Rohtas Fort near Jhelum was built by Sher Shah Suri. 
• He was the founder of the Suri Empire in India
• Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress
• It is located near the city of Dina in Jhelum 
• The construction started in 1541 
• Rohtas Fort has 14 gates 
  

Explanation

• Bala Hisar Fort was first built by Zaheer-ud-din Babar in 1526 AD after capturing Peshawar.
• Used as: Royal residence by the Durrani Empire (from 1747)
• Captured by Marathas: 1758
• Reconstructed by Sikhs: 1823

Last verified on 01-03-2026

Explanation

• Ranikot Fort is located in Jamshoro District, Sindh.
• It is also known as The Great Wall of Sindh.
• It is believed to be the world's largest fort.
• It is circumference of approximately 32 KM or 20 Mile.
• The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO World Heritage status.
• The fort is listed as a historical site under the Antiquities Act, 1975.
• The small Fort within Rani Kot Fort is known as Mari Kot.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Shalimar Gardens in Lahore was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
• Construction Year: 1641–42
• Included in UNESCO World Heritage Site: 1981
• Terraces: 3 main terraces (upper, middle, lower)
• Water Fountains: Over 400 fountains
• Total Area: Approximately 16 hectares
• Shah Jahan also built: Taj Mahal (Agra), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Red Fort (Delhi)

Last verified on 18-01-2026

Explanation

• Manora Fort was constructed in 1797 during the rule of the Talpur dynasty in Sindh.
• It was built to protect the Karachi harbor and coastal trade routes.

Additional information:

• Ruling Dynasty: Talpur (1783–1843)
• Location: Manora Island, Karachi
• Major Trade Links: Oman, Bahrain, Persian Gulf

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

The fort of Sindh, known as the “Great Wall of Sind,h” is Ranikot Fort

It is a 19th-century (reconstructed) Talpur-era fort near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan.

The fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China.

The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO world heritage status. 

Length: 32 kilometer,19.88 (mi)

Location: Jamshoro district, Sindh

Explanation

• Attock Fort, built during the reign of Akbar from 1581 to 1583 at Attock Khurd.
• It was constructed to protect the River Indus's passage.
• It was built under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi.
  
• The fort features four gates: Delhi Gate, Lahori Gate, Kabuli Gate, and Mori Gate.

Explanation

The height of walls of Derawar Fort is 40 meters.

It is located in Cholistan Desert, Ahmadpur East Tehsil, Bahawalpur.

The walls have a perimeter of 1500 metres and stand up to 30 metres high.

Explanation

The Jamrud Fort is located beside Bab-e-Khyber

at the entrance to the Khyber Pass from the Peshawar side in the tribal districts of KPK, Pakistan

Jamrud Fort Opened: 1836

Explanation

Babur first built a fort here in 1526 after capturing Peshawar.

First mentioned by 7th-century explorer Xuanzang, the fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire since December 1747.

The Maratha Empire captured it after the Battle of Peshawar in 1758.

The Sikhs reconstructed the fort after capturing Peshawar in March 1823.