Najibabad Fort
Historical Fort in Najibabad Uttar Pradesh, India
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Najibabad Fort, also known as Sultana Daku Qila and Pathargarh Fort, is an 18th-century fort in Najibabad, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built in 1755 by the Mughal minister Najib ad-Dawlah.[1][2][3][4][5]
| Najibabad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Rohilkhand | |
| Najibabad, Uttar Pradesh | |
Najibabad Fort in 1814 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Owner | Government of India; Archaeological Survey of India |
| Open to the public | 10 am to 6 pm |
| Condition | Good |
| Location | |
  Najibabad Fort Shown within Uttar Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 29°36′40″N 78°22′07″E |
| Height | 12 m (40 ft)[citation needed] |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1755; 270–271 years ago |
| Built by | Najib ad-Dawlah |
| Materials | Stone, lime and lead |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Najibabad (1800) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Mughal Empire, British Raj |
| Official name | Najibabad Fort |
| Reference no. | N-UP-A113 |
No longer in active military use, the former fort is a Monument of National Importance, administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.[6]
