MALOT TEMPLES: WORLD HERITAGE SITE
In the Punjab Province of Pakistan, Malot is a village of Chakwal District. Malot village is a part of Kallar Kahar. The Malot Fort is very famous, which is built on the top of a hill in the Malot Village. Constructed by Janjua Emperor Raja Mal Khan in the 20th century the fort is around 40 kilometers from Chakwal city and 12 kilometers from Kallar Kahar Lake.
Malot Fort is a beautiful and unique fort however, its condition is deteriorating. Two temples have crumbled and the ruins of the fort are all covered in wild growth. Many rulers came to rule over Malot including Sultan Sebuktegin, his son Sultan Mahmood Ghaznavi and later by Shahis in Kabul. This era has tremendous Muslim religious history because of the Sufis and Saints who resided here.
Malot is now a short name for Malik Kot. The transition of the name is mentioned in Tuzk-e-Babri. Built-in the 10th century the Malot Fort has a blend of Kashmiri architecture and Greek tradition. The red stone of the fort shimmers in the daylight. Currently, the High Court of Pakistan has banned the excavation of coals and minerals in a 600 years radius of a hill in Chakwal district.
Malot temples are the world’s heritage site. Some of the hotels near the temple include Rohtas Resort and Recreation, Tulip Riverside Hotel and Restaurant Jhelum, and Mirpur Apartments and Hotel. Temples at the top are easily accessible through cars. The best time to visit Malot temples is during the winters. The unique carving and stonework can amaze you so do not forget to put this place on your travel bucket list.
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