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.
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