Rohtas Fort is located near the city of Jhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort lies on the historic GT road between the mountainous region of Afghanistan and the plains of Punjab. It was built under Afghan king Sher Shah Suri. This fort is about 4 km in circumference. The Rohtas fort was built to crush the local tribes of Potohar, who rebelled against the Sur dynasty after the Mughal emperor Humayun was ousted by the former.

Rohtas Fort was built to accommodate around 30,000 military personnel at a time, with its elevated position on the hill giving it the perfect vantage point to be forewarned of any invaders or attacks. The fort has a total of 12 gates or entrances, many of which are still standing today. This fortress found its way onto UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites in Pakistan in 1997 as the fort is an exceptionally preserved example of Muslim architecture and military strategies in South Asia. A museum has also been built inside the walls of the fort for tourists. The tomb of Mehar un Nisa adds more glory to its site. The United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (NESCO) inscribed Rohtas in 1997 as a world’s heritage site due to its historical importance.