Multan Fort Killa Kohna
Multan, Punjab
Overview
Standing on an elevated plateau overlooking the ancient Walled City of Multan Punjab Multan Fort locally known as Killa Kohna or Qila Kohna is one of the oldest inhabited citadels in South Asia. Spanning a rich history dating back over 2500 years to the Katoch dynasty and Alexander the Great the fort was heavily fortified during the Umayyad Ghaznavid Mughal and Sikh eras before being partially dismantled by British forces in 1849. Today the elevated fort mound serves as the primary cultural and spiritual park of Multan housing world-famous Sufi mausoleums including the Shrine of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Shrine of Bahauddin Zakariya along with Damdama viewpoint Qasim Bagh park ruins of ancient ramparts and sweeping panoramic views of the city.
Highlights
- Ancient citadel mound with over 2500 years of documented history dating back to pre-Islamic times
- Houses world-famous Sufi shrines including Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya
- Panoramic panoramic viewpoints at Damdama offering 360-degree vistas over old Multan skyline
- Beautiful Qasim Bagh public park featuring manicured lawns walking tracks and open-air theater
- Historical site witness to major sieges under Alexander the Great Mughals Sikhs and the British Empire
- Located at the heart of Multan within walking distance of Ghanta Ghar Clock Tower and Hussain Agahi Bazaar
Things To Do
- Explore world-renowned Sufi shrines of Shah Rukn-e-Alam and Bahauddin Zakariya on the elevated mound
- Climb up to the Damdama viewpoint for panoramic city skyline photography and sunset views
- Stroll through the lush green lawns and paved walking paths of Qasim Bagh park
- View the surviving historical brick ramparts gates and colonial-era monuments on the fort grounds
- Visit nearby historic bazaars including Ghanta Ghar Chowk and Hussain Agahi for authentic Multani handicrafts