In use 1947 (1947) | Year built 1867 | |
Owner Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Pakistan Similar Khaplu Palace, Meeri Kalaat, Skardu Fort, Rawat Fort, Pharwala | ||
Hindu temple in the quetta fort
Quetta Fort (in natives known as Quetta Qilla) is a fortress and a military garrison built by the British Empire for their strategic use. The fort is also known as Sandeman Fort.
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In 1876 the British permanently took control of Quetta from Khans of Killat and made Robert Sandeman political agent of British Administrated Balochistan, That's how the Quetta Fort is also known as Fort Sandeman attributed to him. The fort was a part of British strategy to convert Quetta into a military town.
Secret hindu temple in the quetta fort
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