00:00Important force in Pakistan
00:021. Lahore Fort
00:05Located in Lahore, Punjab
00:07Built and expanded mainly during the Mughal period, especially under Emperor Akbar,
00:15a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.
00:19Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Shalimar Gardens.
00:252. Hotha's Fort
00:28Located near Jehlam
00:30Built by Sher Shasuri in the 16th century, constructed to suppress local rebellions and defend the region.
00:42UNESCO World Heritage Site
00:443. Dhirawar Fort
00:48Located in the Cholistan Desert
00:50Famous for its 40 massive circular bastions.
00:57Originally built in the 9th century and later rebuilt by the Abbasi Nawabs, one of Pakistan's most iconic desert forts.
01:071. Balahisar Fort
01:11Located in Pishawar, one of South Asia's oldest forests, used by various empires including the Durrani Empire and the Sikhs.
01:22Currently serves as the headquarters of the Frontier Corps.
01:295. Ranikote Fort
01:31Located in Sindh, known as the Great Wall of Sindh, one of the largest forts in the world with the
01:40circumference of about 32 kilometers.
01:435. Surrounded by Rugged Mountains
01:476. Altit Fort
01:49Located in Hunza Valley
01:51More than 1000 years old, former residents of the rulers of Hunza.
01:585. Altit Fort
02:06Located in Karimabad, around 700 years old, built in Tibetan architectural style.
02:18Now functions as a museum and cultural heritage site.
02:238. Shahi Killa Fort
02:25Located in Bahawalpur, built by Nawabs of Bahawalpur.
02:31Served as an important administrative and defensive center.
02:36Reflects Islamic and local architectural styles.
02:419. Khaplu Fort
02:44Built in the 19th century, former palace of the Raja of Khaplu, excellent example of Baltic architecture.
02:54Restored and converted into a heritage hotel and museum.
02:5810. Chitral Fort
03:00Located on the banks of Chitral River,
03:04Built in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 18th century.
03:0810. Residence of ruler of Chitral
03:1211. Tisbal
03:1211. Chitral
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