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lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Subject : Pakistan K Tarki Qiley (Forts) Ramkot Fort It is an ancient Fort situated in Azad Kashmir besides the Mangla Dam. It is accessible through boat, 13 kilometers away from Dina and 79 kilometers by road from Mirpur, Azad Kashmir through Dadyal village. The Fort is a 30 minute walk from Dadyal. Ramkot Fort stands on the summit of a hill in Mirpur. The chronology of the fort’s construction and even its age remain unanswered questions. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:30:39 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Throtchi Castle Adjoining Gulpur is Throtchi, famous for its castle that was built in 1460. Gulpur is a town in Kotli District, Azad Kashmir. It is located southwest of Kotli City at the junction of the Kotli-Mirpur and Kotli-Rawalpindi road. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:30:56 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Kohat Fort This fort was constructed by British government for military usage, on the hilltop, where Alexander camped with his army before marching north. The fort now serves as the headquarters of the IXth division of Pakistan Army. Only the tunnel, which served as the only entrance and the trench surrounding it, are in its original shape. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:32:00 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Bala Hissar Bala Hissar is situated on a high mound, in the Northwestern corner of Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is one of the most historical places of Pakistan. In early 1834 it was renamed as Samir Garh by Sikhs who conquered Peshawar, but the name didn’t last. The Fort is now serving as headquarters of the Frontier Corps since 1949. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:33:01 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Shigar Fort Shigar means a “Rock”, so Shigar Fort literally means The Fort on a Rock. It is located in Shigar town in Baltistan. It was built by the Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar in 17th century. After reconstruction, from 1999 to 2004, the Fort has now been changed into a museum and luxury hotel managed by Serena. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:34:03 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Altit Fort It is the oldest monument in the Gilgit Baltistan at approximately 1100 years old. It is located in Altit Town in the Majestic Hunza valley. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:35:05 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Skardu Fort Also known as the King of Forts, Skardu Fort is situated in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, at a walking distance of half an hour from the main market, Yadgar Chowk. It’s an excellent example of ancient engineering. An ancient mosque is also present inside the fort. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:36:45 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Mir Chakar’s Fort It lies on the fringes of Sibi. Sibi is a historical city located 163 kms from Quetta. It is named after the great warrior Mir Chakar Khan who defeated the Lashari tribe after what is called the “Thirty Years War”. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:37:45 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Kalat Fort Kalat Fort, also known as Meeri Fort, is located in Kalat. It was conquered by the Balochis in the late 15th century and later became the seat of the Khan’s of Kalat. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:38:45 PM

lescol Age: 36 3923 days old here Total Posts: 6369 Points : 68 Location: Quetta, Pakistan Status : Offline	Baghsar Fort Baghsar Fort is located in the north of village Bhimber close to a place known as Baghsar. The fort is situated in Samahni Valley near Pakistan-India border. It is famous for containing the intestines of Emperor Jahangir which are buried here. Like no likes.
	Posted on December, 10 2015 04:39:46 PM

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