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'''Syed Aziz Badshah''', a well-known politician of Dadyal associated with Khanyara Sharif, rescued the fort from the [[Sikhs]] with heavy weapons and named it '''Aziz Kot.'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khanyara Sharif |url=https://www.bizsouthasia.com/PK/darbar-khanyara-sharif-03009721260}}</ref> |
'''Syed Aziz Badshah''', a well-known politician of Dadyal associated with Khanyara Sharif, rescued the fort from the [[Sikhs]] with heavy weapons and named it '''Aziz Kot.'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Khanyara Sharif |url=https://www.bizsouthasia.com/PK/darbar-khanyara-sharif-03009721260}}</ref> |
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The last known holder of the fort was Raja Allahdad Khan of Mirpur, Kashmir. He was |
The last known holder of the fort was Raja Allahdad Khan of Mirpur, Kashmir. He was a descendant of Raja Umar Khan and grandson of the last ruler of the Princely state of Khari Kharyali and Bhimber. |
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==Gallery== |
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Revision as of 13:12, 31 August 2023
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| Location | Dadyal, Mirpur district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir |
| Construction started | 16th century AD |
Ramkot Fort (Template:Lang-ur) is an ancient fort in Mirpur, Azad Kashmir.[1][2]
History
The fort was built by a Gakkhar, named Sultan Sarang Khan Ghakkar, in 16th century.[3][4] It is located on the edges of the Mangla Dam.[3]
Syed Aziz Badshah, a well-known politician of Dadyal associated with Khanyara Sharif, rescued the fort from the Sikhs with heavy weapons and named it Aziz Kot.[5]
The last known holder of the fort was Raja Allahdad Khan of Mirpur, Kashmir. He was a descendant of Raja Umar Khan and grandson of the last ruler of the Princely state of Khari Kharyali and Bhimber.
Gallery
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Landscape view -
Bird's eye view -
Courtyard
See also
- List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Pakistan
- List of forts in Pakistan
- List of museums in Pakistan
References
- ^ "Fort forlorn and forsaken | Footloose". The News International.
- ^ "Ramkot Fort: Centuries-old Kashmiri heritage site on the verge of destruction". The Express Tribune. January 29, 2012.
- ^ a b Ali, Aown (July 3, 2015). "Ramkot Fort: The crumbling giant of Azad Kashmir". DAWN.COM.
- ^ "Ramkot Fort, Mirpur, Pakistan". Asian Architecture.
- ^ "Khanyara Sharif".
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