Kusak Fort

Kusak Fort (Urdu: کسک قلعہ) is an ancient fort located in Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan.^[1]

History

Kusak Fort was founded and constructed during the 11th century, under the reign of Raja Jodh who was a son of Raja Mall Khan Janjua, the founder of Malot Fort.^[2]^[3] It was built on a 13 acres of land located near Jodh Mountain, a mountain which is named after Jodh dynasty, using red stone and local soil.^[2] A palace for the reigning king was also established near the fort along with around seventy houses for its small army.^[2]

In the 13th century, the fort faced an attack from Jalal-ud Din Khilji and his army.^[3]

In 1810, Ranjit Singh attacked the area with his army that forced Sultan Fateh Muhammad and his family to leave the fort. Later, the Janjua family migrated to Haranpur.^[3]

Ownership

Kusak Fort is owned by Mehwish Azmat Hayat family.^[2]^[3]

References

^ "Roznama Dunya: اسپیشل فیچرز :- قلعہ کسک". Daily Dunya.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Dhakku, Nabeel Anwar (November 24, 2012). "The remains of Kusak Fort cry for attention". Dawn.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "An abandoned fort and a forgotten temple | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". The News International.

32°42′33″N 73°03′56″E / 32.70917°N 73.06556°E / 32.70917; 73.06556

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[1] "Roznama Dunya: اسپیشل فیچرز :- قلعہ کسک". Daily Dunya.

[auto-2] Dhakku, Nabeel Anwar (November 24, 2012). "The remains of Kusak Fort cry for attention". Dawn.

[auto1-3] "An abandoned fort and a forgotten temple | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". The News International.

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