Ramkot Fort Historical Facts and Pictures

The ancient Ramkot Fort is a famous landmark of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is believed to have been constructed by the Muslim rulers of Kashmir between the 16th and 17th centuries A.D. The fort has the appeal of a traditional Scottish castle with its amazing scenic beauty and rich architectural value.

Ramkot Fort Images

Exotic Location

Located on top of a hill and surrounded by the river Jhelum on three sides, the Ramkot Fort presents a beautiful landscape. The site of the blue river in the background of the fort provides a majestic view from the top.

Ramkot Fort Photos

Ramkot Fort Pictures

Scientific excavations show that the fort was built over the site of a Hindu Shiva Temple.

Ramkot Fort

Architecture and Design

The Structure of Ramkot Fort epitomizes the Muslim military architecture, being filled with war mechanism. The single entrance to the fort demonstrates smart war strategy. There is a water tank at the front against the background of a building on a raised plinth. A museum was built here in 1992 by the Government of Pakistan. It contains artistic models, paintings and several specimen of rocks.

Inside of Ramkot Fort

Ramkot Fort Inside

Ramkot Fort Mangla Lake

Located on the opposite of Mirpur town,Ramkot fort is accessible through mangala lake (dam) on boat. Accompanied with beautiful scenic surroundings, mangala is the sixteenth largest dam in the world.

Ramkot Fort Mangla Lake Images

Ramkot Fort Mangla Lake Pictures

Ramkot Fort Mangla Lake View

Ramkot Fort Mangla Lake

Today the whole area is reduced to ruins. Due to negligence, most parts of this grand structure has decayed and been taken over by wild vegetation. In the 1990s, a dentist from Rawalpindi spent a fortune to revive the fort, but his efforts fell short due to lack of interest and cooperation from the local authorities.