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Rohtas Fort

1541–1548 · 16th century · Also known as Qila Rohtas

Rohtas Fort is a 16th-century fortress near Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan, built by Sher Shah Suri from about 1541 to control the Gakhar tribes and block the return of the Mughal emperor Humayun. Its walls run for about four kilometres, with massive bastions and monumental gates such as the Sohail Gate. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rohtas Fort
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Rohtas Fort. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/rohtas-fort
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