UNESCO WHS - Rohtas Fort - قلعہ روہتاسغ Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Pakistan - Rohtas Fort - قلعہ روہتاس - Following his defeat of the Mughal emperor Humayun in 1541, Sher Shah Suri built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic site in the north of what is now Pakistan. It was never taken by storm and has survived intact to the present day. The main fortifications consist of the massive walls, which extend for more than 4 km; they are lined with bastions and pierced by monumental gateways. Rohtas Fort, also called Qila Rohtas, is an exceptional example of early Muslim military architecture in Central and South Asia. Name: Rohtas Fort - قلعہ روہتاس Country: Pakistan Location: Jhelum District, Province of Punjab Inscription: 1997 Category: Cultural (ii)(iv) Unesco Ref: 586 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.