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Shahpurkandi Fort

The Shahpurkandi Fort majestically showcases the tradition, heritage, and history of Pathankot. The massive Fort was built with a touch of uniqueness; it stands regally with its carvings and beautiful construction, offering a camera-perfect view of the Himalayas’ foothills and the river Ravi. The partially preserved ruins, which had been destroyed during the British rule, speak for the past of the Pathania dynasty. Presently, the Shahpurkandi Fort symbolizes heroism and courage of the Rajput Chieftain, who embraced death with a lion’s heart. The Shahpurkandi Fort remains Pathankot’s major tourist attraction, even after multiple mosques, tombs, and temples near Gurdaspur.Constructed by Shah Jahan’s Rajput Chief Jaspal Singh Pathani in 1505, Shahpurkandi Fort was built to protect, Nurpur and Kangra regions. The Fort is situated at 7 kilometers from Pathankot; it’s a 16th-century monument nestled at the foot of the beautiful Himalayas. The infrastructure dates back to 1505 AD. & the name of Shahpurkandi fort was kept after the great Mughal emperor Shahjahan. The Shahpurkandi Fort in Pathankot was dedicated as the last refuge of Ram Singh Pathania in 1848 AD when he was labeled against Britishers’ atrocities.