Kusak Fort
Fort in Punjab, Pakistan
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Kusak Fort (Urdu: کسک قلعہ) is an ancient fort located in Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan.[1]
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| Kusak Fort | |
|---|---|
کسک قلعہ | |
| Part of Fortifications of Chakwal District | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Owner | Mehwish Azmat Hayat family |
| Controlled by | Janjua dynasty (historical) |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 32°42′33″N 73°03′56″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th century |
| Built by | Raja Jodh Janjua (son of Raja Mall Khan Janjua) |
| Materials | Red sandstone and local soil |
| Events | Attack by Jalal-ud-Din Khilji (13th c.) Siege by Ranjit Singh (1810) |
History
Kusak Fort was founded and constructed during the 11th century, under the reign of Raja Jodh who was a son of Raja Mall Khan Janjua, the founder of Malot Fort.[2][3] It was built on a 13 acres of land located near Jodh Mountain, a mountain which is named after Jodh dynasty, using red stone and local soil.[2] A palace for the reigning king was also established near the fort along with around seventy houses for its small army.[2]
In the 13th century, the fort faced an attack from Jalal-ud Din Khilji and his army.[3]
In 1810, Ranjit Singh attacked the area with his army that forced Sultan Fateh Muhammad and his family to leave the fort. Later, the Janjua family migrated to Haranpur.[3]
Ownership
Kusak Fort is owned by Mehwish Azmat Hayat family.[2][3]