Kharan Fort
| Kharan Fort خاران قلعہ | |
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 A view of Kharan Fort | |
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | Iranian |
| Location | Kharan District, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 28°34′33″N 65°24′53″E / 28.575717°N 65.414749°E |
| Year(s) built | 19th century |
Kharan Fort (
History
Kharan Fort was built by Azad Khan Nosherwani of
However, the fort's construction faced numerous water-related challenges that hindered progress.
In response to these issues, a
Under the spiritual guide's influence, a new construction strategy was implemented for the fort.[1] Its design drew inspiration from Iranian architecture, utilizing sturdy burnt bricks and incorporating dome-shaped structures for added security.[1] It is believed that the fort's building materials were transported from a location approximately six kilometers away using a human chain.[1]
Architecture
The fort was built in the Iranian style, with thick burnt bricks and dome-shaped features for security purposes.[1] There was a mosque near the fort that is in ruins now.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Kharan: A Sand Carved Citadel in a Desert". Youlin Magazine.
- ^ "The historical beauty of Balochistan". May 21, 2019.
- ^ http://web.uob.edu.pk/uob/Journals/Balochistan-Review/data/BR%2002%202015/41-60%20Archaeological%20Sites%20of%20Kharan%20and%20their%20Present%20Condition%20A%20Script%20about%20Western%20Region%20of%20Balochistan,%20Ghulam%20Farooq%20Baloch1.pdf
- ^ "قلعہ خاران کی تاریخی مسجد عدم توجہی کے باعث منہدم ہوگئی". روزنامہ آزادی | Daily Azadi, Quetta. November 11, 2016.
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