Name of Monument: Qila Kharan
Location: Kharan Town
Date of Construction: Late 18th century
Materials of Construction: Bricks and mud mortar
Kharan fort was built by Mir Azad Khan during the late18th century CE on rectangular plan. It is located in the heart of Kharan city and measures 273 feet x 173 feet with a height of 35 feet. The entrance to the fort is from east through pointed arch opening. The fort has six massive bastions one in each corner and two in centers, while watch towers have been made above the bastons for security purposes. Burnt bricks are used on exteriors while sun dried bricks have been used in the core of the walls. The remains of the battlements are still visible on four sides. The eastern side pointed arch opening is bigger than the north and south sides. The three-sided opening chamber has an alcove on top where terracotta tiles have been beautifully used. The construction was inspired from Persian architecture. The roofing was carried out using arcuate system. The entrances had wooden door frames as suggested by the holes of door frames still visible. Outside the fortification wall were vaulted rooms for guards and reception. The fort is in very bad state of preservation.
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