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Ranikot Fort: The Great Wall of Sindh trembling by virtue of time
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Ranikot Fort: The Great Wall of Sindh trembling by virtue of time

Defense citadel as well as piece of art construction, Ranikot is attracting great number of tourists with its solitary all along. SANN JAMSHORO, PAKISTAN - Approximate 250 km from Karachi, with hefty drive and walk. You can witness one of the largest and neglected forts in interior Sindh, Ranikot Fort with a great wall of Sindh. It is nearly 1500 to 2000 years old. In 19th century, Mirs of Talpur decided to built this fort. The main aim for this fort was to protect city from Iranian and Central Asian intruders. They built 32 km long wall around the city for the said purpose. That's why it is also call The Great Wall of Sindh or Great Wall of Pakistan. The wall consists of Gypsum, lime cut, and sandstone. Nawab Wali Mohammad Khan Leghari supervised its construction in 1891. British...