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Rohtas Fort

near Dina Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Rawalpindi
4.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: Massive fortifications built by a Moghul emperor.
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MEXICO CITY
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Its a great historic fort built for defense and the landscape is great. Built by the noted conqueror Sher shah suri to defend against the Mughals, who were defeated by Suri and the Mughal king Humayun had to flee to Persia. There are some very profound impressions left by Sher Shah Suri on the sub-continent during his very short stint... More

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Islamabad, Pakistan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Wonderful view of history as this reflects nicely. One feels proud of the past. It is kept more natural. More

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Quetta, Pakistan
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2010
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A very beautiful fort & with beautiful structures... As my quest for forts & castles go on, I went there in April 2010... The journey is very easy from Islamabad, as when you enter the Highway towards Lahore, you just have to go straight & one turn to right after Dina, & then the road leads you directly to Rohtas... More

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islamabad
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2010

i have observed that it is not in your dangerous list. please have a thorough inspection because in my opinion its in a miserable condition. More

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Islamabad
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 21, 2009

Rohtas always fascinated me whenever I saw it in photos - so I decided to go there myself and was amazed to see the huge structure with strong bastions and double walls. One can see its silhouettes from miles dominating the entire area around. My detailed account of Rohtas along with many pictures that I took can be seen at:... More

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Rawalpindi
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2008
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Hi.!! This is Armghan from Rawalpindi. Today is oct18,2008 and a bright sunny day. Today is my cousin's wedding and we have to go to Dina.We planned to go Rohtas fort after walima ceremony. I took my camra with me to snap out the Fort. I research alot on this Fort on Internet and I am dying to see that... More

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Champaign, Illinois
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2006
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I went to Rohtas Fort as a part of my trip to Pakistan, as a sort of spur of the moment decision. It turned out to be a great decision. I have visited castles in England as well, but there was a distinctly Eastern feel to Rohtas. While it is not as well preserved as the European castles, due to... More

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