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History. The fort was constructed in 1581 on the orders of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Construction was completed in two years after which the fort was used as a key defense line against Afghan invaders. The fort was captured in 1758 by Sabaji Shinde Sidhojiraje Ghatage-Desai- Deshmukh, aka Manaji Paygude (the conqueror of Lahore), and the Marathas.
- 1583
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After the founding of the city by the Mughal emperor Akbar, the Attock Fort was completed in 1583 under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi, a minister of Akbar. During the Mughal era, Attock was part of the Lahore Subah of Punjab. Attock in the Lahore Subah, depicted in map of Mughal India by Robert Wilkinson (1805)
The Battle of Attock (also known as the Battle of Chuch or the Battle of Haidru) took place on 13 July 1813 between the Sikh Empire and the Durrani Empire. The battle was the first significant Sikh victory over the Durranis.
- 13 July 1813
- Siege at Attock, Battle at Haidaru on Mansur Plain, northeast of the fort
- Sikh victory, Capture of Attock
Attock Fort. Description: Attock Fort (Urdu: قلعہ اٹک) was built at Attock Khurd during the reign of Akbar from 1581 to 1583 under the supervision of Khawaja Shamsuddin Khawafi to protect the passage of the River Indus. [1] Attock was briefly captured on 28 April 1758 by the Maratha Empire and became the northern boundary of the Maratha Empire.
Jan 25, 2020 · Attock Fort was made between 1581 and 1583 CE under the supervision of Khwaja Shamshuddin Khawadi, a minster during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The Fort was strategically made in typical Mughal architecture, with the river on one side and the harsh jungle on the other.
The fort of Attock is located in Attock, Pakistan. The ancient name of Attock was ‘Attock Khurd,’ which means ‘the Little Foot of the Mountain.’. Attock was known for the confluence of the Indus and Kabul rivers. The rulers built the Attock Fort at strategic points to protect the territory from the attacks of invasions.
Feb 3, 2021 · Overlooking the picturesque Indus River, the magnificent Attock Fort was built in a small town called Attock Khurd between 1581 and 1583 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar. The parameter wall of the timeworn site is about 1,600 m long.
