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Rekhti Fort

Rekhti Fort is located in #Chinot, #Punjab, #Pakistan. According to legend the fort was built by Sultan Muhammad Tughlaq(1325-1351).The fort was renovated in the era of Mughal Emperor Akbar as his troop were stationed there. In 1802, Chiniot was attacked and conquered by Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and thereafter in 1849, the British took control of the city and they did not repair historical fort.

Currently the fort is in a bad shape due to neglect. The fort's remains may also disappear soon due to houses are being built on its land, the remains are located outside Omer Hayat Mahal.