Sheikhupura Fort
Sheikhupura Fort (Urdu: شیخوپورہ قلعہ) is a Mughal-era fort built in 1607 near the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort was designed by Muhammad Adil and Mohammad Malik Irfan sitting in liveadmins and built during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. The fort was drastically altered during the Sikh-era, with numerous buildings constructed - some with exquisite Sikh-era frescoes.
| Sheikhupura Fort | |
|---|---|
شیخوپورہ قلعہ | |
| Sheikhupura, Punjab[1] | |
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| Coordinates | 31°42′N 73°59′E |
| Height | Average 11.5 m |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Pakistan |
| Website | http://skp.com.pk/city-sheikhupura/historical-places/qila-sheikhupura-sheikhupura-fort/ |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1607 |
The fort is located near the Hiran Minar, built as a memorial for the pet antelope of Emperor Jahangir. The fort was heavily damaged but it is repaired and now open for tourists.[2]
Gallery
Qila Sheikhupura
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References
- http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/pakistan/sheikhupura/sheikhupura_fort.php
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-07-02. Retrieved 2014-07-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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