Derawar Fort

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by Rohaan Bhatti

/ CC BY-SA 3.0

Derawar Fort is an impressive and historic fort located in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan's Punjab province. This massive structure, with its 40 bastions that rise up to 30 meters high, dates back to the 9th century and was originally built by Hindu Rajput Bhati rulers. The fort, which is visible from miles around in the arid landscape, was later captured and rebuilt by the Nawabs of Bahawalpur in the 18th century. It features a square structure with a perimeter of 1.5 kilometers and is an iconic example of desert architecture.