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  Sheikhupura Fort قلعہ شیخوپورہ  

Sheikhupura Fort قلعہ شیخوپورہ

Sheikhupura Fort ( قلعہ شیخوپورہ ‎) is a Mughal-era fort built in 1607 near the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort was designed by Sikander Moeen and built during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. The fort was drastically altered during the Sikh-era, with numerous buildings constructed - some with equisite Sikh-era frescoes.

The fort is located near the Hiran Minar, built as a memorial for the pet antelope of Emperor Jahangir. The fort currently is not open to tourists as it is heavily damaged.

Sheikhupura Fort also known as Qilla Sheikhupira is a fort near the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort is believed to be built by Emperor Jehangir because the Hiran Minar was also built by the Jahangir during 1607-1646. Hiran Minar is also situated in the city of Sheikhpura. The fort dates back to the earliest Mughal Era. The fort currently is not in state of any type of visit as it is heavily damaged. It remains an amazing creation of Mughal Art.

Over the centuries, many modifications were made to the landmark. The fort was used as a Royal Residence by Jahangir and his son. The Sikhs contributed a lot to the fort by building Havelis (Mansions) during their reign in Punjab region. In 1847, Maharani Jindin was confined in this fort, under the supervision of one of eminent general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Sardar general Gurmukh Singh Lamba, along with Bur Singh of Mukerian till hostility began after Multan disturbances. (The Chief of Punjab-Sir Lepel Griffin).

Sheikhupura Fort in Pictures

                       Heer Waris Shah


History Of Sheikhupura

The history of Sheikhupura goes back to 100 B.C. . .

         History Of Sheikhupura

Hiran Minar

Hiran Minar (Minaret of Antelope) is peaceful environs near Lahore in Sheikhupura....

Hiran Minar 

Qila Sheikhupura

Sheikhupura Fort/Qilla Sheikhupira is a fort near the city of Sheikhupura...

Qila Sheikhupura 

Waris Shah

Waris Shah was born in Jandiala Sher Khan, Punjab...

   

Famous Sheikhupurians

Famous Personalities born in Sheikhupura will be added here...

   

       

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