Ranikot Fort
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Ranikot Fort (Sindhi: رني ڪوٽ قلعو; also known as Rannikot), also known as the Great Wall of Sindh (Sindhi: سنڌ جي عظيم ديوار), is a 19th-century Talpur-era fort near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan.[2] It is believed to be the world's largest fort,[3][4] with a circumference of approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi). The fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China.[5]
رني ڪوٽ قلعو | |
Alternative name | Great Wall of Sindh |
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Location | Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan |
Coordinates | 25°53′47″N 67°54′9″E |
Type | Fortification |
Length | 31 km (19 mi) |
History | |
Builder | Talpur dynasty |
Material | Stone and lime mortar |
Founded | 1812[1] |
Site notes | |
Ownership | Government of Pakistan |
Management | Government of Sindh |
Public access | Yes |
The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO world heritage status, and has since been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.[6] The fort is listed as a historical site under the Antiquities Act, 1975 and its subsequent amendments, and is provided protection.[7]