Red Fort

Red Fort was built in 16th century in Muzaffarabad, Kashmir. Its construction was by the Chak dynasty of Kashmir in 1559 and completed by Sultan Muzaffar Khan in 1646. Sultan Muzaffar Khan was the founder of Muzaffarabad city.

Fort was constructed for defense purpose against anticipated threat from the Mughals. It is located at a strategic location on the bank of the Neelum River on the west of the Muzaffarabad city. Three sides of the fort are protected by the Neelum River. Most parts of the fort have suffered damages due to earthquake and floods in river.

Fort was also used for military purposes in the Dogra dynasty by Maharaja Gulab Singh from 1846 to 1926. After that, fort was remained abandoned.

About Muzaffarabad

Muzaffarabad, located on the confluence of Jhelum River and Neelum River, is the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. The splendid view of the confluence of the Jhelum and Neelum rivers at Domel attracts a number of visitors to enjoy the riversides. Its name was given due to Sultan Muzaffar Khan, leader of the Bomba tribe, who ruled Kashmir in 1646.