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Attock Khurd (Urdu: اٹک خورد; "Little Attock") is a small town located beside the Indus River in the Attock District of Punjab Province in Pakistan. Khurd and Kalan are Persian words, meaning small and big, respectively. The words are themselves derived from Sanskrit.
The Attock fort at Attock Khurd was constructed during the reign of the Mughal king Akbar between 1581 and 1583. The fort was to protect the passage of the Indus River during the Mughal era. The beautiful Indus River will give you breathtaking views.
Attock Fort (Urdu: قلعہ اٹک) was built at Attock Khurd during the reign of Akbar from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi to protect the passage of the River Indus.
Attock Khurd (Hindi: अटक खुर्द, Urdu: اٹک خورد; “Little Attock”) is a small town located on the River Indus in the Attock District of Punjab Province in Pakistan. Historically and strategically, Attock Khurd is considered the gateway to Central Asia since it is near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa border.
Attock Fort was built on the orders of Mughal Emperor Akbar during his reign at Attock Khurd from 1581 to 1583. The purpose of this fort is to protect the area and defend the passage of the Indus River.
Few days ago I have got a chance to visit a beautiful and Historical place Attock Khurd. A road along with Attock Fort will take you to this mesmerizing place. Attock Fort was built at Attock Khurd during the Era of Mughal King Akbar during 1581- 1583.
Jan 21, 2019 · The Mughals, particularly Akbar (another great), saw Attok Khurd as key to defending passage into northern Punjab from the Afghans. For this purpose, he built the Attock Fort from 1581 to 1583 to guard the key route.
Feb 3, 2021 · Overlooking the picturesque Indus River, the magnificent Attock Fort was built in a small town called Attock Khurd between 1581 and 1583 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The parameter wall of the timeworn site is about 1,600 m long.
Jan 25, 2020 · Attock Fort was made between 1581 and 1583 CE under the supervision of Khwaja Shamshuddin Khawadi, a minster during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The Fort was strategically made in typical Mughal architecture, with the river on one side and the harsh jungle on the other.
Attock Fort. Attock Fort was built at Attock Khurd during the reign of Akbar from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi to protect the passage of the River Indus. After the Partition of India, Pakistan Army took control of the fort.
