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'''Attock Fort''' ({{lang-ur|اٹک قلعه}}) was built at [[Attock Khurd]] during the reign of [[Akbar the Great]] from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of [[Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi]] to protect the passage of the [[River Indus]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/travel/place-to-visit/khyber-pakhtunkhwa/attock-fort/|title=ATTOCK FORT|last=|first=|date=|website=Emerging Pakistan|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> Attock was briefly captured on 28 April 1758 by the [[Maratha Empire]] and became the northern boundary of the Maratha Empire. [[Ahmad Shah Durrani]] recaptured Attock and halted the Maratha advance in the north permanently after the [[Third Battle of Panipat]]. It featured a prominent role in [[Afghan-Sikh Wars]] during the [[Battle of Attock]].<ref name=":0" />
'''Attock Fort''' ({{langx|ur|{{nq|قلعہ اٹک}}}}) is a fortress in [[Pakistan]], built at [[Attock Khurd]] during the reign of [[Akbar]] from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of [[Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi]] to protect the passage of the [[River Indus]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/travel/place-to-visit/khyber-pakhtunkhwa/attock-fort/|title=ATTOCK FORT|website=Emerging Pakistan|access-date=17 October 2019|archive-date=26 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626202956/http://emergingpakistan.gov.pk/travel/place-to-visit/khyber-pakhtunkhwa/attock-fort/|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Ahmad Shah Durrani]] recaptured Attock and halted the Maratha advance in the north temporarily after the [[Third Battle of Panipat]]. It featured a prominent role in [[Afghan-Sikh Wars]] during the [[Battle of Attock]].<ref name=":0" />


== History ==
== History ==
The fort was constructed in 1581 on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Construction was completed in two years after which the fort was used as a key defense line against Afghan invaders. The fort was captured in 1812 by Sikhs and eventually the British took over the fort.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://visitpak.com/a-close-look-on-the-history-of-attock-fort-pakistan-with-pics/|title=A close look on the history of Attock Fort Pakistan with pics|last=|first=|date=15 November 2014|website=Visit Pak|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> After the Indo-Pak partition in 1947 Pakistan Army took control of the fort.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://informativefacts.com/attock-fort-facts/|title=Facts About Attock Fort|last=|first=|date=17 February 2019|website=Informative Facts|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> It became headquarters of the 7th division of Pakistan Army.<ref name=":1" /> In 1956 the fort was handed over to the Special Services Group (SSG), a special operations force of the Pak Army.<ref name=":1" /> Today the fort remains in control of the SSG.<ref name=":1" />
The fort was constructed in 1581 on the orders of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Construction was completed in two years after which the fort was used as a key defense line against Afghan invaders. The fort was captured in 1758 by [[Tukoji Rao Holkar|Tukojirao Holkar]] and Sabaji Shinde Sidhojiraje Ghatage-Desai-[[Deshmukh]], aka Manaji Paygude (the conqueror of Lahore), and the Marathas. The fort was captured in 1813 by Sikhs from the Afghans by [[Dewan Mokham Chand]]. In the 1830s, the Sikhs strengthened the fort by constructing 'very high and massy bastions' at each gate.<ref name="Reference">{{cite book|author=Nalwa, V.|title= Hari Singh Nalwa—Champion of the Khalsaji|year=2009|publisher= Manohar|isbn=978-81-730478-5-5}}</ref> The British took over the fort in 1849, following the annexation of Punjab.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://visitpak.com/a-close-look-on-the-history-of-attock-fort-pakistan-with-pics/|title=A close look on the history of Attock Fort Pakistan with pics|date=15 November 2014|website=Visit Pak}}</ref> After the [[Partition of India]], Pakistan Army took control of the fort.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://informativefacts.com/attock-fort-facts/|title=Facts About Attock Fort|date=17 February 2019|website=Informative Facts}}</ref> It became headquarters of the 7th division of Pakistan Army.<ref name=":1" /> In 1956, the fort was handed over to the Special Services Group (SSG), a special operations force of the Pak Army.<ref name=":1" /> Today the fort remains in control of the SSG.<ref name=":1" />


== Location ==
== Location ==
It is sandwiched between Peshawar Road on one side and the River [[Indus]] on the other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pakistaniat.com/2007/01/24/kabul-river-pakistan-attock/|title=When Kabul comes to Attock|author=Pervaiz Munir Alvi|date=24 January 2007|publisher=[[All Things Pakistan]]|access-date=15 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212233220/http://pakistaniat.com/2007/01/24/kabul-river-pakistan-attock/|archive-date=12 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> It's located at a distance of 80km from the capital city of Islamabad. As it's a military base, visitors are not allowed inside the fort.<ref name=":0" />
It is sandwiched between Peshawar Road on one side and the River [[Indus]] on the other.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pakistaniat.com/2007/01/24/kabul-river-pakistan-attock/|title=When Kabul comes to Attock|author=Pervaiz Munir Alvi|date=24 January 2007|publisher=[[All Things Pakistan]]|access-date=15 May 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212233220/http://pakistaniat.com/2007/01/24/kabul-river-pakistan-attock/|archive-date=12 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is located at a distance of 80km from the capital city of Islamabad. As its a military base, visitors are not allowed inside the fort.<ref name=":0" />


== Features ==
== Features ==
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Attock Fort
قلعہ اٹک
Part of the History of Pakistan
Attock, Punjab, Pakistan
Attock Fort is located in Pakistan
Attock Fort
Attock Fort
Coordinates33°53′31″N 72°14′13″E / 33.89194°N 72.23694°E / 33.89194; 72.23694
Site information
Websitewww.attockonians.com
Site history
Built1583 (1583)
Battles/warsBattle of Attock

Attock Fort (Urdu: قلعہ اٹک) is a fortress in Pakistan, built at Attock Khurd during the reign of Akbar from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi to protect the passage of the River Indus.[1] Ahmad Shah Durrani recaptured Attock and halted the Maratha advance in the north temporarily after the Third Battle of Panipat. It featured a prominent role in Afghan-Sikh Wars during the Battle of Attock.[1]

History

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The fort was constructed in 1581 on the orders of the Mughal emperor Akbar. Construction was completed in two years after which the fort was used as a key defense line against Afghan invaders. The fort was captured in 1758 by Tukojirao Holkar and Sabaji Shinde Sidhojiraje Ghatage-Desai-Deshmukh, aka Manaji Paygude (the conqueror of Lahore), and the Marathas. The fort was captured in 1813 by Sikhs from the Afghans by Dewan Mokham Chand. In the 1830s, the Sikhs strengthened the fort by constructing 'very high and massy bastions' at each gate.[2] The British took over the fort in 1849, following the annexation of Punjab.[3] After the Partition of India, Pakistan Army took control of the fort.[4] It became headquarters of the 7th division of Pakistan Army.[4] In 1956, the fort was handed over to the Special Services Group (SSG), a special operations force of the Pak Army.[4] Today the fort remains in control of the SSG.[4]

Location

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It is sandwiched between Peshawar Road on one side and the River Indus on the other.[5] It is located at a distance of 80km from the capital city of Islamabad. As its a military base, visitors are not allowed inside the fort.[1]

Features

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The fort consists of 4 gates and its parameter wall is 1600m long. The gates are named the Delhi gate, Lahori Gate, Kabuli Gate and Mori Gate.[4]

Attock Fort
Overlooking the river

See also

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Attock Fort.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "ATTOCK FORT". Emerging Pakistan. Archived from the original on 26 June 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2019.
  2. ^ Nalwa, V. (2009). Hari Singh Nalwa—Champion of the Khalsaji. Manohar. ISBN 978-81-730478-5-5.
  3. ^ "A close look on the history of Attock Fort Pakistan with pics". Visit Pak. 15 November 2014.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Facts About Attock Fort". Informative Facts. 17 February 2019.
  5. ^ Pervaiz Munir Alvi (24 January 2007). "When Kabul comes to Attock". All Things Pakistan. Archived from the original on 12 February 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2009.
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