Did you know that the world's largest fort exists in Sindh? It's called the Ranikot Fort or 'The Great Wall of Sindh' and is about 30 kilometers long.
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Its history seems to be confusing considering that it seems to be standing in the middle of nowhere, defending literally nothing- Although there has been much speculation about its origin, recent evidence of the Fort suggests that it was built under the Talpurs in the early
Its history seems to be confusing considering that it seems to be standing in the middle of nowhere, defending literally nothing- Although there has been much speculation about its origin, recent evidence of the Fort suggests that it was built under the Talpurs in the early
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1800s (The Talpur Dynasty ruled parts of Sindh in the 18th and 19th century; they were ethnically Baloch and religiously Shia). In terms of how to reach it, Farooq Soomro writes that his fort is easily accessible from Karachi through the National Highway. He says that
1800s (The Talpur Dynasty ruled parts of Sindh in the 18th and 19th century; they were ethnically Baloch and religiously Shia). In terms of how to reach it, Farooq Soomro writes that his fort is easily accessible from Karachi through the National Highway. He says that
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after departing from Karachi, you should head to Dadu through the Indus Highway. Going down this route, you would encounter a rusty board which announces that Ranikot is some thirty km away. The road will not be in the best condition at this point, but the distance can be
after departing from Karachi, you should head to Dadu through the Indus Highway. Going down this route, you would encounter a rusty board which announces that Ranikot is some thirty km away. The road will not be in the best condition at this point, but the distance can be
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covered in 30 to 40 minutes Soomro says that you should reach the eastern side of the fort through this route; the passage is known as โSann Gateโ. If you climb up the walls on both sides, you will get a panoramic view of the landscape. The metal road twists and turns and
covered in 30 to 40 minutes Soomro says that you should reach the eastern side of the fort through this route; the passage is known as โSann Gateโ. If you climb up the walls on both sides, you will get a panoramic view of the landscape. The metal road twists and turns and
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takes you to โMeeriโ, a small fortress within the fort which houses the royal quarters. From there, one can see โShergarhโ which is another fortress up in the mountain. He also notes that the Mohan Gate is worth visiting too.
takes you to โMeeriโ, a small fortress within the fort which houses the royal quarters. From there, one can see โShergarhโ which is another fortress up in the mountain. He also notes that the Mohan Gate is worth visiting too.
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