Mastuj Fort
The Mastuj Fort is a fortification in Mastuj city, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The fort is situated on a plateau at confluence of the Yarkhun River and the Mastuj River near Shandur Pass. [1] [2]
| Mastuj Fort | |
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  Location within Pakistan  Mastuj Fort (Pakistan) | |
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| Location | Mastuj, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 36.2848°N 72.5242°E |
The fort is believed to be built by Katoor Dynasty in 18th century in around 1780 with couple of rebuilds in 1830 and 1920s.[3] [4]
See also
References
- The Chitral Campaign. Luton: Andrews UK. 2012. p. 135. ISBN 9781781513491.
- http://www.site-shara.net/_chitral/_e-chitral/ch-people/html/mastuj-fort.html
- http://www.chitraltoday.net/forts-in-chitral-the-manifestation-of-different-aspects-of-our-culture/
- http://www.hindukush.com.pk/index.php/mastij-fort
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