Ranikot Fort

Ranikot Fort (Sindhi: رني ڪوٽ قلعو; also known as Rannikot), also known as the Great Wall of Sindh (Sindhi: سنڌ جي عظيم ديوار), is a 19th-century Talpur-era fort near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is believed to be the world's largest fort, with a circumference of approximately 32 kilometres (20 mi). The fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China.

Ranikot Fort
رني ڪوٽ قلعو
Shown within Sindh
Ranikot Fort (Pakistan)
Alternative nameGreat Wall of Sindh
LocationJamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan
Coordinates25°53′47″N 67°54′9″E
TypeFortification
Length31 km (19 mi)
History
BuilderTalpur dynasty
MaterialStone and lime mortar
Founded1812
Site notes
OwnershipGovernment of Pakistan
ManagementGovernment of Sindh
Public accessYes

The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO world heritage status, and has since been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The fort is listed as a historical site under the Antiquities Act, 1975 and its subsequent amendments, and is provided protection.

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