Pharwala Fort Historical Facts and Pictures

Located about 40 k.m from Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pharwala is one of the most fabled fort in Pakistan. Guarded by a small part of the Himalayan range from one side and the Swaan river from the other, this historical fort is believed to have been built in the 11th century by Sultan Kaigohar Gakhar.

Pharwala Fort Images

Pharwala Fort Photos

The Fort was conquered by Babur in 1519, during the reign of Hathi Khan Gakhar. Many tombs of the soldiers who died bravely during this battle still lie within the fort.

Pharwala Fort Pictures

Pharwala Fort

Pharwala Fort Entrance

Only three of the seven gates remain today, among which the Hathi Gate in the north-eastern corner still retains its past magnificence and grandeur.

Entrance of Pharwala Fort

The Begum Gate, situated in the north western corner on a rock rising from the Swaan river, is in ruined conditions. On the south eastern side, a comparatively smaller gate persisting the boundary walls is used as the main entrance to the fort today.

Pharwala Fort Entrance

Pharwala Fort Gate

Inside the Pharwala Fort

Banyan Tree Inside Pharwala Fort

Inside View Pharwala Fort

Pharwala Fort Inside

Presently in a wrecked condition, this fort was once the capital of the Gakhar state with a small colony of Kiani Gakhar still residing in the fort today.