Meer Garh Fort Cholistan — Attraction in Fort Abbas Tehsil

FORT ABBAS: A historic fort in Cholistan, Mir Garh Qila, is a picture of ruin after years of neglect by the authorities concerned.

Pakistan is brimming with ancient sites rich with the culture and history of years long gone by. Many of these are scattered throughout Cholistan desert. One of these is Mir Garh Qila located at a distance of approximately nine kilometres from Fort Abbas tehsil, smack dab in the centre of Cholistan.

The fort was constructed by Noor Muhammad Khan and is one of the forts built during the reign of the Abbasi clan in Bahawalpur. The walls of the structure are around 28 feet high and have impressive rounded corners on all sides.

The fort has one entrance, which is divided into two portions, and four minarets. Once upon a time, there were small houses built inside the courtyard and two sweet water wells. However, with the ravages of time, the houses have reduced to rubble and the wells have dried up. Even the door has disintegrated.

The dilapidated state of the once magnificent fort has raised questions over the efficiency of the archaeological department. Tourists travelling from far and wide to see the fort are left disappointment and saddened by its...

Meergarh Fort, established in 1799 AD by Noor Muhammad Khan, stands as one of the historic forts constructed during the Abbasi clan's reign in Bahawalpur. Featuring a single entrance divided into two sections and adorned with four minarets, the fort bears a Persian inscription at its gates. Noor Muhammad Khan was a disciple of the Gillani Makhdooms of Uch Sharif. Over time, Meergarh Fort has fallen into disrepair like many others of its kind. Once housing small dwellings within its courtyard and boasting two sweet water wells, today the houses lie in ruins and the wells have dried up. Even the fort's entrance has deteriorated with age. Located 21 kilometers west of Fort Abbas and 114 kilometers from Bahawalnagar, Meergarh Fort echoes the passage of time and the resilience of its...

Meer Garh fort is a symbolic historical landmark in the desert of Chloistan near Fortabbas. But it is in worst condition now. All the walls need immediate repair and renovation. All defensive walls are badly affected by weather and some uncivilized persons. However, in short Govt. should take action to preserve these forts and promote tourism there. And another problem that I had faced during the visit was the hornets and a lot of insects...