Rohtas Fort, Jhelum - A Must Visit Heritage

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Rohtas Fort is located near Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. It comes on the old GT road connecting the plains of Punjab and the Afghan mountainous region. It is under 4 Km circumference.

Rohtas Fort is a historic place and is visited by different tourists yearly. It was considered the largest South Asia military base in the times of Sher Shah Suri. Rohtas Fort was built by Afghan monarch Sher Shah Suri, who blocked Mughal emperor Humayun.

History of Rohtas Fort

Sher Shah Suri ordered the construction of the fort to declare his rule over the local tribes of Potohar and crush any rebellions in the area when he took control of the region in the early 16th century. He laid the foundation of the Suri Empire in the subcontinent during his time as a ruler.

The fort was built in 8 years from 1541 to 1548 after it was commissioned. It was eventually captured by the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1555. It was also used for administrative purposes after the region passed into Sikh rule in the early 19th century.

Structure of Rohtas Fort

Rohtas Fort is famous due to its distinctive structure. Its tall strong walls follow the truck’s art, culture, and Mughal and Afghan features. Its main structures are Rani Mahal and Haveli Singh, step walls, royal mosque, and ramparts.

Gates of Rohtas Fort

There are 12 entrance gates of Rohtas Fort. All of them are built using ashlar stone and defend the fortress from all sides. The gates include:

Sohail Gate – One of the entrances of the fort used for ceremonies
Shah Chandwali Gate – The gate that connects the Main Fort with the Ander Kot
Kabuli or Shahi Gate – Located near the Shahi Mosque
Shishi Gate – A beautiful gate decorated with blue glazed tiles
Langar Khan Gate – Located near the kitchens, storage areas, and water wells of the fort
Talaqi Gate – A gate that is historically associated with bad omens
Kashmiri or Mori Gate – Located in the general direction of Kashmir
Khwas Khani Gate – The original entrance gate to the fort
Gatali Gate – Named after a ravine flowing from the River Jhelum
Tulla Mori Gate – Located on the eastern side of the fort
Pipal Wala Gate – A comparatively smaller entrance into the citadel
Sar Gate – Named after a pond that is located opposite the gate inside the fort

Rohtas Fort Timings

Rohtas Fort is open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day. You can easily hire a local guide to make your trip even more entertaining with legends and tales associated with the fortress.

Rohtas Fort Tickets

It costs PKR 20 for locals to visit the fort, while Rohtas Fort tickets for foreigners might cost PKR 500. Foreign visitors might also be required to show their passports upon entry at the gate. A guide can charge around PKR 100 per hour to take you on a tour around the fort.

Rohtas Fort is strongly recommended for people engrossed in archaeology and history as this place has much to tell. So what are you waiting for? Plan your trip by clicking on the following button and fill the form.

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