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Multan Fort

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Multan Fort was a historic military installation in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, built on a mound separated from the city by the former course of the Ravi River. Its exact original date is uncertain, and some accounts associate the site with the Katoch dynasty. The fort had high defensive walls, multiple bastions, gates, a ditch, and an associated sacred complex. British forces destroyed much of it during the Siege of Multan in 1848-1849.

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Where was Multan Fort located?

Multan Fort was located in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. It stood on a mound separated from the city by the former course of the Ravi River.

When was Multan Fort built?

The exact original date is uncertain. Some accounts associate the fort’s earliest history with the Katoch dynasty.

What happened to Multan Fort?

The historic fort was heavily damaged and much of it no longer survives as an intact military installation. Its remains are important to the history of Multan and Punjab.

Why was the location of Multan Fort strategically useful?

The fort occupied a raised mound near the former Ravi River channel. High ground and separation from the city helped support defense and control of approaches to Multan.

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