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The Rohtas Fort is one of the popular Tourist Attractions in Rawalpindi. It is located about 10 kms from Deena. The Rohtas Fort Rawalpindi is one of the most impressive historical monuments representing the Pathan period of architectural style. The Rohtas Fort is the symbol of strength and determination of its builder Sher Shah Suri who ruled India only for 6 years from 1540 to 1545 A.D. During that short period, he created splendors like the Rohtas Fort and the Grand Trunk Road that connects Kabul with Calcutta.

The Rawalpindi Rohtas Fort dominates the Ghaan gorge, which was the only viable route from the mountainous nation north of the salt range to the southern plains. The plan of the Rohtas Fort is adapted to the terrain, defended by a number of ravines as well as the Ghaan River, which breaks through the eastern spur of the Tilla range. The fort is surrounded by a massive wall and 12 gates. The most striking feature is the wall strengthened with 68 bastions. Besides providing strength, these bastions add to the elegance and grandeur of the fort. The terraces of the wall are interlinked by stairs and the topmost terrace is Merion shaped.

The height of the fortification wall of the Rohtas Fort is between 30 and 40 feet and a considerable number of galleries have been provided within the thickness of the wall for the soldiers and were used as storage space. The wall is built of sand stone rubble masonry, lime mortar and granular brick grit.

Within the Rohtas Fort, a small town has developed, home to several thousand people. There are more than12 mosques and 10 schools within the premises of the fort. This leaves open the possibility of establishing townships here in the future.

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