Manora Fort, Karachi

Manora Fort
Part of Manora Cantonment
Manora, Karachi, Pakistan
Manora Fort was captured by the British in 1839, and then reinforced in 1888
Site information
TypeFort
Controlled byPakistan Navy
Location
Coordinates24°47′24″N 66°58′46″E / 24.79000°N 66.97944°E / 24.79000; 66.97944
Site history
Built1797 (1797)
Materialsmud fortress (original)
Manora Fort
Location of Manora in Karachi

Manora Fort is a fort that was built to protect the harbour of Karachi. Originally erected as a mud fortress by the Talpur Mirs in 1797, the fort was captured by the British in 1839 - after which they seized control of Karachi and lower Sindh.