Pharwala Fort
| Pharwala Fort | |
|---|---|
قلعہ پھروالہ | |
The Pharwala Fort as seen from the eastern bank of the Soan River | |
| General information | |
| Location | Rawalpindi District, Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 33°37′10″N 73°17′57″E / 33.61944°N 73.29917°E |
| Completed | 15th Century |
| Owner | Department of Archaeology and Museums |
| Grounds | 450 acres (1.8 km2) |
Pharwala Fort (Punjabi:قلعہ پھروالہ) is a 15th-century fort located near Kahuta Tehsil, about 40 km from Rawalpindi in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort is naturally defended on one side by the Himalayan range and on the other by the Soan River. It is spread over an area of 450 acres (1.8 km2), and was once the capital of the Pothohar Chieftaincy.
It is located near the Mai Qumro Mosque in Bagh Juggian, considered the oldest mosque in Islamabad. The mosque is located on the west bank of the Soan River.