Rawat Fort (Islamabad)

Pakistan / Punjab / Rawalpindi / Islamabad
 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.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   33°29'53"N   73°11'39"E
This article was last modified 11 years ago