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''Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value. ''

=Rohtas=
Fortress in the District and tahsil of Jhelum, Punjab,
situated in 32 55' N. and 73 48' E , 10 miles north-west of Jhelum
town, in the gorge where the Kalian torrent breaks through the low
eastern spur of the Tilla range. The fortress was built by the empeior
Sher Shah Sun, after his expulsion of Humayun in 1542, to hold in
check the Gakhars, who were allies of the exiled emperor. The
Gakhars endeavoured to prevent its construction, and labour was
obtained with such difficulty that the cost exceeded 40 lakhs in modern
currency. The circumference is about 2\ miles, and the walls are
30 feet thick and from 30 to 50 feet high. There aie 68 towers and
12 gateways, of which the most imposing is the Sohal Gate, a fine
specimen of the Pathan style, o\ei 70 feet in height, with exquisite
balconies on the outer walls. The foitiess was named after the fort
of Rohtas m Bengal, the scene of a victory of Sher Shah The north-
ern wall is now a rum, and within the foitifications lies the small but
flourishing village of Rohtas.

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