Handyside Fort
Handyside Fort (Urdu: ہینڈِیسائِیڈ فورٹ) is a historical fort located in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,[1] which dates from the era of British colonial rule.
| Handyside Fort ہینڈِیسائِیڈ فورٹ | |
|---|---|
Kohat Fort | |
| Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan | |
  Handyside Fort ہینڈِیسائِیڈ فورٹ Location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | |
| Coordinates | 33°35′28.49″N 71°26′15.4″E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Pakistan Army |
| Controlled by | IXth division |
| Condition | In use |
| Site history | |
| Built by | British Indian Army |
| Garrison information | |
| Current commander | Colonel Adnan |
Construction
The fort was built in the British colonial era by the British Indian Army. The fort is named after the Frontier Constabulary combatant who was killed fighting the rebels in 1926.[2] Current commander is Colonel Adnan (as of June 2014).[3]
History
The fort was believed to have been built on the hilltop where Alexander the Great camped with his army before marching towards north. The fort now serves as the headquarters of the IXth division of the Pakistan Army.[4]
See also
References
- "The Stratigraphic Section on the Southern Slope of Handyside Fort, Kohat, West Pakistan" (PDF). Mohammad A. Khan. nceg.upesh.edu.pk. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 3, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
- Victoria Schofield (16 February 2010). Afghan Frontier: At the Crossroads of Conflict. Tauris Parke Paperbacks. pp. 49–. ISBN 978-1-84885-188-7.
- "PHC summons army officer, senior Kohat cop in missing persons' case". The News. June 12, 2014. Archived from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
- Abdul Sami Paracha (February 11, 2013). "Kohat historical sites turning into ruins". Dawn (newspaper). Archived from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
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