Manora Fort, Karachi (Qasim Fort)

Manora Fort, Karachi (Qasim Fort)
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Manora Fort is a fort in Karachi, Pakistan, built to protect the harbour of Karachi [1]. Originally erected as a mud fortress by the Talpur Mirs in 1797, the fort was captured by the British in 1839, after which they seized control of Karachi and lower Sindh [1].

TypeFortress/citadel
Period1500+ AD
CountryPakistan
Coordinates24.7901° N, 66.9795° E

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