Rohtas Fort is a monumental fortress from the Suri era, located near Jhelum in the Punjab province of Pakistan

Constructed during the reign of Sher Shah Suri, it served a critical strategic function in consolidating control over the region and securing the route from the north to the plains of Punjab

 The fort was erected at a carefully selected location to block the old invasion path into the heartland of India and to check the influence of local tribes allied with the Mughals

Sher Shah Suri, originally named Farid Khan, was a formidable Pathan general who rose to power after serving in the Mughal army

The fortification wall is among the most prominent features of Rohtas Fort, designed for robust defence. Its height ranges from 10 to 18 metres, and its thickness varies, reaching up to 12.5 metres at certain points.

  The fortification wall contains 68 bastions and 12 monumental gates

The fort covers an area of approximately 70 hectares and has a perimeter measuring about 4 kilometres

Its layout is irregular in shape, shaped by the natural contours of the surrounding terrain, which was skilfully integrated into the planning of the structure

 The fort, in its conception and execution, successfully fused architectural traditions from Turkey and the Indian subcontinent

Rohtas Fort has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and is protected under the Antiquities Act of 1975