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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sheikhupura_FortSheikhupura Fort - Wikipedia

    Sheikhupura Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: شیخوپورہ قلعہ) is a Mughal-era fort built in 1607 near the city of Sheikhupura in Punjab, Although, there is no conclusive evidence supporting this, the Tuzk-e-Jahangiri mentions that the Emperor assigned the job of constructing the Fort to Sikandar Moeen on his hunting trip to Hiran Minar in 1607AD. [2]

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  3. tourism.punjab.gov.pk › index › sheikhupura-fortSheikhupura Fort | Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department

    The fort is situated in the south east corner of the town of Sheikhupura and covers and area of about 65 Kanals. In the time of Rangit Singh the fort remained for years together the residence of one of his queen’s Rani Raj Kauran, the better known “Rani nakayan”.

  4. travelsdomain.com › sheikhupura-fort-qila-virkSheikhupura Fort (Qila Virk): Hidden Jewel of the Mughal Era

    May 21, 2024 · Sheikhupura Fort is a hidden jewel of the Mughal era. It is about 40 km northwest of Lahore and was founded by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

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  6. sheikhupura.punjab.gov.pkWelcome to Sheikhupura | Sheikhupura

    SHEIKHUPURA FORT. The five story fort was built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619 AD. The Fort was constructed by Moein Khan but after his death it was completed under the supervision of Irdat Khan. Rs. 1.5 lac were spent on the construction of this building.This fort is situated in the South West of the old city.

  7. www.orientalarchitecture.com › sheikhupura-fortSheikhupura Fort, Sheikhupura, Pakistan - Asian Architecture

    In its present form, the fort is a rough square measuring 128 meters north to south and 115.5 meters east to west, with walls averaging 11.5 meters in height. It presents a formidable appearance, and rises easily above the cityscape in southeastern Sheikhupura where it remains a distinctive landmark.

  8. doam.gov.pk › public › sitesSheikhupura Fort - DOAM

    Sheikhupura Fort. Type: Monument - Fort. Province: Punjab. District: Sheikhupura. Period: Historic. Relative Chronology: 1526 - 1857 CE. Description: Sheikhpura now headquarters of the district is an ancient town. In A.H. 1015 Emperor Jehangir encamped at Jehangirpura (present Sheikhupura), which was his hunting place.

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  10. www.dawn.com › news › 1129629The crumbling glory of Sheikhupura Fort - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

    Sep 3, 2014 · The Sheikhupura Fort was built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Although, there is no conclusive evidence supporting this, the Tuzuk-i-Jahangiri (Autobiography of Jahangir ...