![Rohtas Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: قلعہ روہتاس Qila Rohtas) is a historical garrison fort located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. It was built under Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region, in the 16th century. This fort is about 4 km in circumference. The Rohtas fort was built to crush the local tribes of Potohar, who rebelled against the Sur dynasty after the Mughal emperor Humayun was ousted by the former.
It took eight years to build the fort, it was captured by Mughal emperor Humayun in 1555.[1] Nadir Shah, the Turkic ruler of Persia, Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Maratha army also camped here during their respective campaigns in the Punjab region. Rohtas was also occasionally used for administrative purposes by the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after he captured it in 1825.[2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117220/dcc212a0-15fb-4192-b98c-9ac15594a2aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1920&ra=fit&ch=480)
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Citi Hotel Apartments
Citi Hotel ApartmentsJhelum
- Experience modern comfort with free WiFi and parking in scenic Jhelum.
The price is $86
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Dewan e saeed hotel
Dewan e saeed hotelJhelum
The price is $55
$64 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
New Mehwish Hotel
New Mehwish HotelJhelum
The price is $61
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Mangla Tower Hotel
Mangla Tower HotelNew Mirpur City
- Experience New Mirpur City with free amenities and comfortable accommodations.
The price is $45
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Babar Khan Hotel
Babar Khan HotelNew Mirpur City
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2 reviews)
The price is $50
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Executive Lodges Guest House
Executive Lodges Guest HouseNew Mirpur City
The price is $69
$80 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Usman Guest House
Usman Guest HouseNew Mirpur City
- Relax in this comfortable guesthouse close to New Mirpur City's attractions.
Mirpur,s Absolutely Astonishing Spanish Villa New Mirpur Azad Kashmir Pakistan
Mirpur,s Absolutely Astonishing Spanish Villa New Mirpur Azad Kashmir PakistanNew Mirpur City
- Relaxing villa in New Mirpur City with garden views and outdoor space.
The price is $168
$195 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Grand Regency Hotel Mirpur
Grand Regency Hotel MirpurNew Mirpur City
4.4 out of 10, (5 reviews)
- Relax in Mirpur City with a splendid indoor pool and complimentary perks.
Lotus Inn Guest House
Lotus Inn Guest HouseNew Mirpur City
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is $25
$29 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Luxurious Spanish Villa New Mirpur Azad Kashmir Pakistan
Luxurious Spanish Villa New Mirpur Azad Kashmir PakistanNew Mirpur City
- Relax at this tranquil villa in New Mirpur City with spacious outdoor amenities.
The price is $177
$205 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7
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While in the area, you can learn more about the local history by visiting sites including Rohtas Fort.
![Rohtas Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: قلعہ روہتاس Qila Rohtas) is a historical garrison fort located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. It was built under Afghan king Sher Shah Suri, to subdue the rebellious tribes of the northern Punjab region, in the 16th century. This fort is about 4 km in circumference. The Rohtas fort was built to crush the local tribes of Potohar, who rebelled against the Sur dynasty after the Mughal emperor Humayun was ousted by the former.
It took eight years to build the fort, it was captured by Mughal emperor Humayun in 1555.[1] Nadir Shah, the Turkic ruler of Persia, Afghan ruler Ahmed Shah Abdali and the Maratha army also camped here during their respective campaigns in the Punjab region. Rohtas was also occasionally used for administrative purposes by the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh after he captured it in 1825.[2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6117220/dcc212a0-15fb-4192-b98c-9ac15594a2aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=899&h=259&p=1&q=high)
Photo by Mukhtar Haider Malik
Open Photo by Mukhtar Haider Malik
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