Pakistan
Tourist Guide
![Rohtas Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: قلعہ روہتاس Qila Rohtas) is a historical garrison fort located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. It was built under Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region, in the 16th century. This fort is about 4 km in circumference. The Rohtas fort was built to crush the local tribes of Potohar, who rebelled against the Sur dynasty after the Mughal emperor Humayun was ousted by the former.
It took eight years to build the fort, it was captured by Mughal emperor Humayun in 1555.[1] Nadir Shah, the Turkic ruler of Persia, Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Maratha army also camped here during their respective campaigns in the Punjab region. Rohtas was also occasionally used for administrative purposes by the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after he captured it in 1825.[2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117220/dcc212a0-15fb-4192-b98c-9ac15594a2aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular cities in Pakistan
Islamabad
Known for Hills, Small town and Musicals
Explore secluded Islamabad: its musicals, culture, water parks and more!
Reasons to visit
- Centaurus Mall
- Embassy of the United States of America
- Pir Sohawa
Lahore
Known for Museums, Zoo and Theme parks
Escape to Lahore! Enjoy its museums, zoo and UNESCO site.
Reasons to visit
- Badshahi Mosque
- Minar-e-Pakistan
- Shalimar Gardens
Karachi
Known for Monuments, Museums and Art
Come to Karachi and enjoy its monuments, museums and beaches.
Reasons to visit
- Manora Beach
- Clifton Beach
- French Beach
Skardu
Known for Fishing, Lakes and Rock climbing
Get away to quaint Skardu! Enjoy the fishing, rock climbing and safaris.
Reasons to visit
- Kachura Lake
Faisalabad
Known for Forests, Wildlife and Gardens
Faisalabad awaits: its forests, gardens, monuments and more!
Peshawar
Known for Universities, Swimming and Zoo
Come to trendy Peshawar and enjoy its university life, zoo and safaris.
