Punjab Travel Guide
Pakistan
![Rohtas Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: قلعہ روہتاس Qila Rohtas) is a historical garrison fort located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. It was built under Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region, in the 16th century. This fort is about 4 km in circumference. The Rohtas fort was built to crush the local tribes of Potohar, who rebelled against the Sur dynasty after the Mughal emperor Humayun was ousted by the former.
It took eight years to build the fort, it was captured by Mughal emperor Humayun in 1555.[1] Nadir Shah, the Turkic ruler of Persia, Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Maratha army also camped here during their respective campaigns in the Punjab region. Rohtas was also occasionally used for administrative purposes by the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after he captured it in 1825.[2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117220/dcc212a0-15fb-4192-b98c-9ac15594a2aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Popular cities in Punjab
Lahore
Known for Museums, Zoo and Theme parks
Escape to Lahore! Enjoy its museums, zoo and culture.
Reasons to visit
- Badshahi Mosque
- Shalimar Gardens
- Lahore Museum
Islamabad
Known for Hills, Small town and Musicals
Explore quaint Islamabad: its musicals, culture, water parks and more!
Reasons to visit
- Faisal Mosque
Bahawalpur
Known for Deserts, Libraries and Camping
Escape to Bahawalpur! Enjoy its desert views, library and zoo.
Reasons to visit
- Noor Mahal
Faisalabad
Known for Forests, Wildlife and Gardens
Faisalabad awaits: its forests, gardens, university life and more!
Multan
Known for Monuments, Historical and Rivers
Come to Multan and enjoy its monuments, history and architecture.
Sialkot
Known for Temples, Water parks and Ruins
Get away to Sialkot! Enjoy the temples, water park and hockey.
