Kot Diji Fort

Coordinates: 27°20′42″N 68°42′23″E / 27.3450794°N 68.7062835°E / 27.3450794; 68.7062835
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Kot Diji Fort
ڪوٽ ڏيجي جو قلعو
کوٹ ڈیجی قلعہ
B.C.E.[1]

Background

The Kot Diji Fort was built by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur,

Harappan civilization have been found.[4]

Structure

Gate of Kot Diji Fort

The fort sits atop a 110 foot tall high hill that rises above the city of Kot Diji.[3] The fort's 30 foot tall walls encircle the uppermost portion of the fort,[3] resulting a narrow-width fortress with perimeter of 1.8 kilometres.[5] The fort contains three strategically placed towers that are each 50 feet tall.[3] The fort contains several sites for cannon placement, and contains numerous inner passages for protection.[3] The fort also contains a water reservoir, munition storage, prison, courtroom, numerous cells for security personnel, and a small regal residence.[3]

Conservation

Government of Pakistan has declared it a protected heritage site in Pakistan, though it has been noted that portions of the fort are under control of powerful local families.[6]

Gallery

  • A view of the forts defensive outer walls.
    A view of the forts defensive outer walls.
  • The fort sits atop a natural mound.
    The fort sits atop a natural mound.
  • Entry way to the fort.
    Entry way to the fort.

See also

References

  1. ISBN 9780823940011
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  2. ^ "Discovering Sindh". Tribune. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Khan, Shameen (30 April 2015). "Kot Diji Fort: A symbol of the Talpur dynasty". Dawn. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  4. ISBN 9781495966439
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  5. ^ Baig, Saima. "A walk on Kot Diji Fort". The Nation. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  6. ^ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/03/12/talpur-era-kot-diji-fort-now-home-to-encroachers/, Kot Diji Fort on Pakistan Today newspaper, Published 12 March 2012, Retrieved 8 February 2017

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