Derawar Fort
| Derawar Fort | |
|---|---|
| Native name قلعہ دراوڑ (Urdu) | |
Derawar Fort was originally founded as a Bhati fort in the 9th century CE, and renovated in 1732 by Nawab Sadeq Mohammad Khan | |
Interactive map of Derawar Fort | |
| Type | Fortress |
| Location | Yazman Tehsil, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 28°46′5″N 71°20′3″E / 28.76806°N 71.33417°E |
| Built | 858 |
| Architectural style | Rajput architecture |
| Governing body | Government of Pakistan Pakistan Army |
Derawar Fort (Urdu: قلعہ دراوڑ) is a fortress in Yazman Tehsil in the Bahawalpur District of Punjab, Pakistan. Approximately 20 km south of the city of Ahmedpur East, the forty bastions of Derawar are visible from many miles in the Cholistan Desert. The walls have a perimeter of 1500 metres and stand up to thirty metres high.