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- Derawar Fort (Punjabi, Urdu: قِلعہ ڈیراور) is a fortress in Ahmadpur East Tehsil of Bahawalpur District in the Punjab, Pakistan.
- This region carries a lot of historical places along with buildings but the most famous place here is “Derawar Fort” which is present in the hub of Cholistan for centuries.
- Derawar Fort: A Majestic Monument in the Cholistan Desert. Derawar Fort is one of the most impressive and well-preserved fortresses in Pakistan.
- Derawar Fort is the first fort in Sindh province. It was built and named after a Hindu Rajput ruler, Rai Jajja, who originated from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- The fort’s history offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the region’s history. Today, Derawar Fort stands as a symbol of the past.
- Derawar Fort, to the southeast, on the edge of the Cholistan Desert, makes an exciting day's outing from either Ahmedpur East or Bahawalpur.
- The fort as it stands today, however, is largely attributed to the Abbasi rulers of Bahawalpur, who extensively renovated and expanded it in the 18th century.
- The Derawar Fort can be accessed either from north downwards from Bahawalpur or Ahmed Pur East or from Rahim Yar Khan moving on the Desert Road.
- The Derawar Fort was first built in the 9th century under the kingship of Rai Jajja Bhati, a Hindu Rajput from Jaisalmir in India's Rajasthan state.
- Derawar fort is also known as “Qila Derawar” is in the semi desert of Cholistan. You can make an interesting and history trip from Bahawalpur to Derawar Fort.
