photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Clayton Esterson | all galleries >> Afghanistan >> Afghanistan Gallery #1 > Jamrod Fort
previous | next
Bill Podlich

Jamrod Fort

Pakistan


other sizes: small medium original auto
comment | share
Taufiq Mir 11-Jul-2008 05:45
Jamrod Fort was constructed by Sikh General Hari Singh Nalwa to keep Afghans away from entering Punjab. He was a brave General in Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Army.Later on he was appointed Governor of Peshawer.He fought so many wars with Afghans and was killed in a fight. his grave is in Jamrod Fort.
Sufi Khan 04-Jul-2006 11:59
Dear Brothers
Assalam-o-Alaikum
It is the picture of a Mud Filled Fort called the Jamrod Fort. It is situated near Peshawar, Pakistan and was contructed by the Sikh Ruler Maharaja Ranjit Singh in early 1800s.
Wassalam.