The Majestic Derawar Fort.

Photograph by Uzair Aziz

Qila Derawar (Derawar Fort) Of Bahawalpur

Derawar Fort - a Majestic place full of enchanted beauty of desert is located at Cholistan in Bahawalpur District. It is Fortress consist on Forty Bastions of the Fort which are being visible in the desert from many miles. Historically significant and impressively structured fort which is located in the Heart of Cholistan, but unfortunately rapidly deteriorating and seriously need some preventive measures for the preservation of historical fort and heritage of Nawabs.

Historical Background of Derawar Fort:

This Fort had historically a great worth. This was built by Rai Jajja Bhatti who was an the ruler at that time of 'Bhatti Clan' and being built by 9th Century AD. for tribute to "Rawal Deoraj Bhatti"
of Rajput King of Jaisalmer and Bahawalpur.
The Fort was initially named as 'Dera Rawal' and later named as Dera Rawar and presently known and Pronounced as Derawar.

The ariel view of Qila Derawar (Derawar Fort).

Photograph by Gulraiz Ghouri

In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by Muslim Nawabs of Bahawalpur. It was later renovated by Abbasi rulers, but in 1747 the fort by Bahawal Khan's preoccupations at Shikarpur. Nawab Mubarak Khan took the stronghold back in 1804.

Insight Derawar Fort:

If you have planned a trip to Bahawalpur, than you must a have guide along with you to actually feel the charm of history of majestic sights.
Jeep Rally which became an International Event organized by TDCP of Bahawalpur is being organized in area in surrounding of Derawar Fort.
If you really wish to get inside the Fort along with the Guide their is need for the proper Permission of Am'eer of Bahawalpur.
The Drive takes 3-4 hours to reach the fort in fascinating desert landscape. The cholistan desert covers 26,000 sq km (10,000 sq miles) and extends into the Thar desert to India. The whole area was once well watered by the river Ghaggar, now called the Hakara in Pakistan, and known in ancient times as the Sarasvati.
It is really worth visiting to Cholistan If you got a Chance to discover this Majestic Fort.

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