The Ranikot Fort is also famous
as Dewar-e-Sindh (Great Wall of Sindh), with a massive circumference of 26KM is
believed largest unexplored fort in the world. Ranikot Fort is located at
Kirthar Range in Jamshoro District Sindh, Pakistan. The fort is most impressive
wonder of Sindh, also included in the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage
Sites. The massive walls can see from five kilometers away, are built with
dressed sandstone and reinforced with 45 bastions along the outer wall. Some
walls are rectangular and few are round, but modified though the ages to
utilize the gun power. It is believed, Ranikot Fort is largest Fort in the
world.
The original purpose and
architects of Ranikot Fort is not cleared yet, however attribute to Arabs or
may be Persian noble built this fort. In spite of the fact this is a
prehistoric site of Amri is adjacent, there’s no trace of any old city inside
the fort and the present structure has little evidence of prehistoric origins.
The Fort stands in the middle of nowhere, defending nothing. So, why this fort
was built still a curious exploration to many researchers? However, the ruler
of Sindh built for safe and secure place where they can send their families and
spend times during difficult times. The unsolved question baffled all
researchers to defy all reasons. Nevertheless, this has not been enough to
convince the authorities to develop it as a major tourist attraction.
The fort is easily accessible
from Karachi through and excellent road of The National Highway. The internal
key features include “Sann Gate”, “Meeri” “Shergarh” “Paryun jo talao” and
“Mohan Gate”. The Villagers says, scattered animals, skeletons and prehistoric
fossil are highly rumored be found here and there. These days, a number of
visitors including families are visiting Ranikot Fort to see the marvelous architects.
Hence, it is highly suggested to go there early morning, spend the noon there
and get back to Hyderabad before sunset. Hope it will be safe and promising.
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