The Kot Diji Fort was built by Mir Sohrab Khan Talpur,[2] between 1785 and 1795.[3] The site sits on a hill at the southern end of the Rohri Hills, and sits above a prehistoric mound of the same name, where remains of a pre-Harappan civilization have been found.[4]
Structure
Gate of Kot Diji Fort
The fort sits atop a 110 foot tall high hill that rises above the city of Kot Diji.[3] The fort's 30 foot tall walls encircle the uppermost portion of the fort,[3] resulting a narrow-width fortress with perimeter of 1.8 kilometres.[5] The fort contains three strategically placed towers that are each 50 feet tall.[3] The fort contains several sites for cannon placement, and contains numerous inner passages for protection.[3] The fort also contains a water reservoir, munition storage, prison, courtroom, numerous cells for security personnel, and a small regal residence.[3]
Conservation
Government of Pakistan has declared it a protected heritage site in Pakistan, though it has been noted that portions of the fort are under control of powerful local families.[6]
