Sialkot Fort is an ancient fort in ruins in the Sialkot district of

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. According to Punjabi folklore, it was built by Raja Sálbán around the 2nd century CE. The fort was rebuilt by Shahab ud-Din Ghori after its capture from Khusrau Malik, the last Ghaznavid ruler. The Sialkot Fort was given to the Janjua tribes by

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Firuz Shah Tughluq who accepted their suzerainty in that region around late 14th century CE. During the Akbar era, Sialkot's '' pargana'' territory was placed in the ''jagir'' custodianship of Raja Man Singh, who would repair the city's fort, and sought to increase its population and develop its economy.

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Archaeological sites in Punjab, Pakistan Forts in Punjab, Pakistan Buildings and structures in Sialkot Tourist attractions in Sialkot {{SAsia-hist-stub

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