Sheikhupura Fort
| Sheikhupura Fort | |
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| شیخوپورہ قلعہ | |
| Sheikhupura, Punjab[1] | |
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| Coordinates | 31°42′N 73°59′E / 31.700°N 73.983°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 |
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 Sikander Moeen and built during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. The fort was drastically altered during the Sikh-era, with numerous buildings constructed - some with equisite Sikh-era frescoes.
The fort is located near the Hiran Minar, built as a memorial for the pet antelope of Emperor Jahangir. The fort currently is not open to tourists as it is heavily damaged.[2]
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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.
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