Sialkot Fort, Sialkot
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Sialkot Fort is one of the oldest forts in Pakistan. The city of Sialkot, which is one of the oldest cities of Pakistan, has historical significance due to the Fort. Historian Diayas Jee has stated that Raja Sálbán, a Bais Rajput re-established Sialkot city around the 2nd century CE. and ruled over the area between the rivers Ravi and Chenab. Sálbán built the Sialkot Fort in two years for the defense of the city. Raja Sálbán, supposedly, used more than 10,000 laborers and masons for the repair and extension of the Fort with stone slabs and rocks which were brought to the location from Pathankot ()
Local name: قلعہ سیالکوٹCoordinates: 32°29'39"N, 74°32'29"E
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- Calculate routeSialkot 8 min walk
- Calculate routeLorry Adda 38 min walk
- Calculate routeAbaseen flying coach Peshawar Adda 39 min walk
Day trips
Sialkot Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Jinnah Stadium, Iqbal Manzil, Shivala Teja Singh temple, Sargodha Cricket Stadium.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Sialkot Fort?
Nearby attractions include Iqbal Manzil, Sialkot (6 min walk), Shivala Teja Singh temple, Sialkot (10 min walk).
How to get to Sialkot Fort by public transport?
The nearest stations to Sialkot Fort:
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Bus
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- Sialkot (8 min walk)
Bus
- Lorry Adda (38 min walk)
- Abaseen flying coach Peshawar Adda (39 min walk)
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