RUINS OF ANCIENT FORT FOUND NEAR RAJOURI

The ruins of an ancient fort have been discovered along the national highway in Rajouri.

The ruins of the ancient building were found on top of a mound covered with grass and trees.

Rajouri deputy commissioner (DC) Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Yougal Manhas inspected the fort’s ruins which were found atop a weed-covered mound. The remnants of a courtyard and barracks could be seen.

Meanwhile, the Rajouri district administration has constituted a team headed by assistant commissioner, revenue, Abdul Qayoom Mir, for the demarcation of the ancient site and initiation of measures for its preservation and protection.

“Preliminary survey shows the ancient structure spread over an area of two kanals. However, the exact details of the site will be assessed only after a scientific excavation of the site,” a government spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said that the architecture of the fort is similar to the Rajouri Fort and the ancient Sarais along the Mughal Road. The historical time period of the existence of the fort could not be ascertained immediately and the same is being taken up with the department of archaeology.

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