Built atop Koh-e-Maraan hillock by Afghan Governor Atta Muhammad Khan in 1810, the Hari Parbat Fort was thrown open for public recently after twenty four years. It was occupied by paramilitary forces in 90’s and for a brief period was reopened in 2007 after 18 years but was again closed for some restoration work. Bilal Bahadur captures the fort overlooking the summer capital

The first fortifications of the fort were constructed in 1590 by Emperor Akbar and by 1606, the construction of 4.75 km long, 10-meter high rampart wall known as Nagar Nagar Kalayee, was completed.
The first fortifications of the fort were constructed in 1590 by Emperor Akbar.
This fort is one of the symbols of the tyranny of what we people went through during the past 500 years of subjugation under different invaders.
The fort is one of the first symbols of the tyranny that Kashmiris went through during the past 500 years of subjugation under different invaders.
Authorities have placed an All Terrain Vehicle at the gate of the fort, which drives the visitors more than halfway to the fort wherefrom they can climb up the steps.
Authorities have placed an All Terrain Vehicle at the gate of the fort, which drives the visitors more than halfway to the fort wherefrom they can climb up the steps.
On the hill’s mid-slopes, Muslims pay homage at the large Makhdoom Sahib Shrine , reached by steps that pass the ruined 1649 stone mosque of Akhund Mullah Shah.
On the hill’s mid-slopes, Muslims pay homage at the large Makhdoom Sahib Shrine , reached by steps that pass the ruined 1649 stone mosque of Akhund Mullah Shah.
The fort has been eyewitness to the vagaries of Kashmir.
The fort has been eyewitness to the vagaries of valley.
Akbar built the outer wall of the fort in 1590 at a cost of one crore and ten lakh of rupees.
Akbar built the outer wall of the fort in 1590 at a cost of one crore and ten lakh of rupees.
Akbar built planned a new capital called Nager Nagor to be built within the wall.
Akbar planned a new capital called Nager Nagor to be built within the wall.
The fort being a protected site and under the Archaeological Survey of India, would initially host only 100 visitors a day.
The fort being a protected site under the Archaeological Survey of India would initially host only 100 visitors a day.
The Masjid inside the fort was also thrown open.
The Masjid inside the fort was also thrown open.
The fort also abodes the temple in its vicinity.
The fort also abodes the temple in its vicinity.
Hari Parbat fort overlooks Srinagar, the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Hari Parbat fort overlooks Srinagar, the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
The fort houses three ponds.
The fort houses three ponds.
Visitors have to seek special permission from the state tourism department for visiting the ancient fort.
Visitors have to seek special permission from the state tourism department for visiting the ancient fort.
Hari Parbat Fort is located to the west of the Dal Lake.
Nestled below the imposing the fort is the shrine of Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom Sahab.
Lal Mandi Square is other prime attraction situated close to the the fort.
Lal Mandi Square is other prime attraction situated close to the the fort.
The present fort was reconstructed in 1808 under the rule of Shuja Shah Durrani and hence this fort is also called as Durrani fort sometimes.
The present fort was reconstructed in 1808 under the rule of Shuja Shah Durrani and hence this fort is also called as Durrani fort sometimes.

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