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Umarkot Fort (Urdu: قِلعہ عُمَرکوٹ; Sindhi: عمر ڪوٽ جو قلعو), is a fort located in Umerkot, Sindh, also called Amarkot (Urdu: امَرکوٹ; Sindhi: امرڪوٽ), Umerkot was founded and ruled By Sodha Rajputs of Parmar Dynasty. It was named after its founder Rana Amar Singh Sodha.
Umerkot and its fort was traded to the British in 1843 by the Maharaja of Jodhpur in return for a Rs.10,000 reduction in the tribute imposed on Jodhpur State. [9] The British appointed Syed Mohammad Ali governor of the province.
Jan 2, 2022 · The fort at Umerkot, now district head quarter with same name was founded by Umer, the first king of the Soomro dynasty around (1050-1350) A.D. During the first half of the 13 th century, the fort was occupied by the Rajput ruler named Perma Sodha, whose successors held it for centuries.
Umerkot Fort, located in the town of Umerkot in Sindh, Pakistan, is a historical monument that encapsulates the vibrant history and cultural heritage of the region. This fort is not only significant for its architectural grandeur but also for its historical associations, particularly with the Mughal Empire and local legends.
Sep 3, 2019 · Explore the history and culture of Umerkot, a city in Sindh where Umar Soomro abducted Marvi in a famous story. Visit the Hindu and Islamic sites, the snake charmers, and the Thar desert around the fort.
The ancient fort of Umerkot is roughly rectangular in plan measuring 946x785 feet in all. The walls both on its interior & exterior give a tapered look, well supported on all the four corners with semi-circular bastions. On eastern side, there is an arched gateway flanked by semi-circular bastions.
Umarkot Fort is a historical fort in Umerkot, Sindh, Pakistan, where Mughal Emperor Akbar was born in 1542. Learn more about the fort's history, location, and nearby attractions from Sygic Travel.
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