Dr Iftikhar Malik
The Royal Fort of Chitral, is situated in Chitral, NWFP/KP, Pakistan. It used to be the main seat of the former 'Mehtars' or 'Rajas' (rulers) of the ex-princely state of Chitral. They belonged to the Kator or Katur Dynasty, who ruled there since the 1560s.
The Royal Fort in Chitral has a commanding position on the Chitral River. It is believed to have been built in the 1560s and was restored in 1774 and 1911, respectively. It is still owned by the descendants of the former Chitral royal family and they live there when in their native area. One can only enter it with permission from the owners. A mosque, the 'Shahi Masjid' (Royal Mosque) is also adjacent to the Fort, and was built by one of the rulers, Shuja ul Mulk, in the 1930s. He is buried in a coner of the mosque.
The ex royal family of Chitral also own a Summer palace, or lodge, at a place called Birmoghlasht, on top of a mountain looking down from 9000 feet unto Chitral town and fort below.
The Royal Fort of Chitral, is situated in Chitral, NWFP/KP, Pakistan. It used to be the main seat of the former 'Mehtars' or 'Rajas' (rulers) of the ex-princely state of Chitral. They belonged to the Kator or Katur Dynasty, who ruled there since the 1560s.
The Royal Fort in Chitral has a commanding position on the Chitral River. It is believed to have been built in the 1560s and was restored in 1774 and 1911, respectively. It is still owned by the descendants of the former Chitral royal family and they live there when in their native area. One can only enter it with permission from the owners. A mosque, the 'Shahi Masjid' (Royal Mosque) is also adjacent to the Fort, and was built by one of the rulers, Shuja ul Mulk, in the 1930s. He is buried in a coner of the mosque.
The ex royal family of Chitral also own a Summer palace, or lodge, at a place called Birmoghlasht, on top of a mountain looking down from 9000 feet unto Chitral town and fort below.
Chitral Fort, front view, online photo source, 2014
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