- Pakistan 1984. Rohtas Fort.
Rohtas Fort (1997)
Pakistan
Following his defeat of the Mughal emperor Humayun in 1541,
Sher Shah Suri built a strong fortified complex at Rohtas, a strategic
site in the north of what is now Pakistan. It was never taken by storm and
has survived intact to the present day. The main fortifications consist of
the massive walls, which extend for more than 4 km; they are lined with
bastions and pierced by monumental gateways. Rohtas Fort, also called Qila
Rohtas, is an exceptional example of early Muslim military architecture in
Central and South Asia.
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In its justification for inscription, UNESCO has stated that Rohtas Fort is an exceptional example of the Muslim military architecture of central and south Asia, which blends architectural and artistic traditions from Turkey and the Indian sub-continent to create the model for Mughal architecture and its subsequent refinements and adaptations.
Sources and links:
Other World Heritage Sites in Pakistan (on this website). Inactive links are not described on stamps. Please refer to the UNESCO-listing, Pakistan Section, for further information on the individual properties.
Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol
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