Sheikhupura Fort, Military fort in Sheikhupura, Pakistan.
Description
Sheikhupura Fort is a military stronghold in Sheikhupura city featuring high defensive walls, multiple bastions, and stone structures arranged around a central area. The layout creates distinct zones that would have housed soldiers, storage, and administrative functions.
History
Emperor Jahangir ordered construction of this military stronghold in 1607, with Sikandar Moeen overseeing the project during a royal hunting expedition. The fort later underwent significant changes under British control in the 19th century.
Culture
The fort contains architectural elements from both Mughal and Sikh periods, including decorative stone carvings and painted frescoes on interior walls.
Practical
The site is easily accessible from the city center and reachable on foot from most urban areas. Visiting is most pleasant during cooler months, as summer heat can be quite intense.
Did you know?
Maharani Jind Kaur, the last queen of Punjab, was held as a prisoner within these walls during the 1800s. This connection links the fort to crucial moments in Punjab's modern history.
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