Along with beautiful and scenic mountains and valleys, Pakistan also consists of many historical places. These places have preserved many stories and cultures from the past. Therefore, such places play an important role as the cultural heritage of any country. Ranikot Fort is one of such sites that you would love to explore. So this article focuses on describing its various features that will blow your mind.
Talpur Fort
Ranikot Fort also known as Rannikot. It is a historical Talpur fort near Sann, Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is just 90 kilometers away to the north of Hyderabad on the Indus Highway (N55).
The Great Wall of Sindh
Ranikot Fort is also famous as “The Great Wall of Sindh”. It is the world’s largest fort with a circumference of about 32 kilometers. The ramparts of the fort are just like the Great Wall of China.
A World Heritage Site
In 1993, the Pakistan National Commission gave Ranikot Fort the status of UNESCO World Heritage. So, Under the Antiquities Act of 1975, It is listed as a historical site. The fort is huge and also connects several bleak mountains of the Kirthar hills. The wall of the fort is semi-circular in shape. Also, there is a mini fort within the main fort, which is Miri Fort. Miri Fort is about 3 kilometers away from the Sann gate. It is believed that it was the palace of the Mir royal family.
The fort is beautifully designed with stone and lime mortar. The design of the Ranikot Fort is in a zigzag manner with four entry gates. The names of the gates are Sann gate, Shah-Pere gate, Amri gate, and Mohan gate.
The scenic view of the fort and the knowledge attached to it is surely a fascinating experience to gain. Therefore, if you are someone who loves witnessing fascinating sites then Ranikot Fort will surely mesmerize you. Some of the hotels near the fort include STDC Ranikot Guesthouse, Saddique Gabol Hotel, Indus Hotel, and Hotel Sehwan Divine. The average cost for a day’s stay at an Indus hotel is 70 US Dollars.
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