The Multan Fort also known as Fort Kohna Qasim Garden was a historic fort in the city of Multan. It is located in center of city, near to Multan Cricket Club next to Hazrat Shah Rukn-e-Alam’s Mazar, Multan. The Fort was built on a mound separating it from the city by the old bed of river Ravi. According to some estimates the original fort was built by Katoch Rajput Dynasty of Kangra or Trigarta kingdom between 800 and 1000 B.C.
However, it was later destroyed by the British in 1848-49 to avenge the death of Lieutenant Alexander vans Agnew, killed in Multan by order of the Sikh governor.
Attractions Inside
Damdama
The Damdama is a massive block of a building constructed on a mound of earth fill. It is highest part of Fort Kohna Multan and it was used as watch tower / Gunnery. Walled inner old city Multan is higher than new Multan and fort is highest in inner walled city Multan, so it is the highest place in Multan. Tomb Bahau din Zikarya 1170 AD, is another ancient tomb in Fort Kohna Multan.
Tomb Shah Rukn e Alam 1335 A.D
Shrine of Hazrat Shah Rukne Alam constructed since 1335 A.D. is very old and holds historic importance. It is located inside Fort Kohna of Multan. Comprising of ancient Multani architecture, bricks and blue / green decorations, a large doom which is said to be second largest in world then. It is the most beautiful place to visit in Multan, it was awarded Agha Khan Award for architecture and since then it is used as identity of Multan city.
Barood Khana / Nigar Khana / Gunpowder Store
Barood Khana of Fort Kohna Multan was used as storehouse of gunpowder and weapons. It was badly damaged during siege of Multan by British in 1848. Pakistani government converted it into a Nigar Khana or art house for selling handicrafts.
Gates
There were four other gates which belong to Kohna Fort of Multan:
- Qasim Gate
- Khizri Gate
- Sikhi Gate
- Hareri Gate
Location
| Hussain Agahi Rd, Qila Kuhna Qasim Bagh, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Open 24 Hours |