Pharwala, Fortification in Kahuta, Pakistan
The fortress extends across 450 acres on elevated terrain, bordered by the Himalayan mountain range and the Soan River flowing beneath its walls.
Sultan Kaigohar Gakhar constructed this military stronghold in the 11th century, which later faced conquest by Mughal Emperor Babur in 1515.
The fort contains six gates made of sandstone blocks, including the Hathi Gate, Begum Gate, Fort Gate, Lashkari Gate, Ziarat Gate, and Bagh Gate.
The structure lacks proper road access and maintenance, with many sections of the fortification walls and entrance gates deteriorating over the centuries.
Within the fortress grounds stands a centuries-old banyan tree, while the complex includes burial sites of several Gakhar dynasty sultans.
Location: Rawalpindi District
GPS coordinates: 33.37100,73.17500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 11:45
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