Ranikot Fort (The Great Wall Of Sindh)
Ranikot Fort, also known as the Great Wall of Sindh, is a 19th-century Talpur-era fort near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is believed to be the world's largest fort, with a circumference of approximately 35 kilometres. The fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China.
Address: Ranikot fort Wall, Karchat, Jamshoro, Sindh
The fortification wall of the gigantic fort of Rani Kot is 35 kms in length and connects barren hills. The fort was built in the first quarter of the l9th century. The fortification wall, which follows the natural contours of the hilly area, has solid semi-circular bastions at intervals. The fortification wall runs on three sides of the area, while on the northern side the lofty peaks of the higher hillocks serve as a wall. A small fortress, about 5-6 miles inside the main gate, appears to have been the royal residence for the ruling family of Mirs. The double door gate lies on the south of the fortress. Inside the gate two nitches are decorated with floral designs and carved stones. The whole architecture of the fort is restricted to stone and lime.
Ranikot Fort history
The great fort was built under the Talpurs during the administration of Prime Minister Nawab Wali Muhammed Leghari in the 17th century. The extensive structure was reinforced around 1812 at the massive cost of 1.2 million rupees, and formed the last capital of the Amirs of Sind before they were bought under the control of the British Empire who invaded the fort.
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