Rawat Fort (Islamabad)
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fortification, listed building / architectural heritage
Rawat Fort is located 17 km east of Rawalpindi, on the Grand Trunk (G.T) Road leading to Lahore. Gakkhars, a fiercely independent tribe of the Potohar Plateau built the fort, in early 16th century. The grave of a Gakkhar Chief, Sultan Sarang Khan is located inside the fort. He died in 1546 AD fighting against the forces of Sher Shah Suri.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rawat_Fort
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 33°29'53"N 73°11'39"E
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- Battles of Zhawar 302 km
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- PAEC ECHS 2.2 km
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- Rawalpindi Ring Road Rawat Junction 5.2 km
- Bahria Phase 8 Garden City 5.8 km
- RDA Economic Zone 6.5 km
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- Bahria Phase 8 Sector P 7.2 km
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- Brick Plants 7.5 km