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Nandana fort: A stronghold of the Hindu Shahi Dynasty
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Nandana fort: A stronghold of the Hindu Shahi Dynasty

Nandana Fort is a 1500-year-old fort at the summit of the mountain in the Jhelum District, surrounded by stunning landscapes. The next tourist attraction you should visit is the Nandana Fort. The word Nandana means ‘Lord Vishnu’s garden’ in Sanskrit. The ancient Nandana Fort standing tall on the lush green plateau of pothohar .Nandana Fort is strategically located on a hill top near the village of Baghanwala, District Jhelum, which is on the eastern flank of the salt range. It was built in the 8th century by the Hindu Shahi Dynasty. Is named after the mythological garden of the Hindu God, Lord Indra. It is accessible from both the Motorway and G.T. the fort was built for the surveillance of the Nandana pass and as a deterrent for invaders. The Nandana Fort remained a stronghold ...