Poonch Fort
Poonch Fort or Poonch Qila located in the district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir is one of the important tourist attractions situated in the city of Poonch. This fort has witnessed many political and historical events which shaped the future of the region. This enthralling structure not only adds beauty to the city but it’s also an example of a living era in the course of time. It is an ancient fort whose history dates back to 16th century. Believed to be built in 1779 AD, the fort stands on a small hilltop covering a magnificent area of 7500 sq.mtrs. Though the foundation was laid by Raja Abdul Razak Khan in 1701 AD, this fort was completed by Raja Rustam Khan in 1779. The architecture of the building is greatly influenced by the architectural style of Mughals . A series of buildings located in the north-western corner of the fort complex date back to the Sikh period . This region was ruled by the Sikhs dur...