Manora Fort, Karachi
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Manora Fort is a fort that was built to protect the harbour of Karachi.[1] 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.[2]
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Manora Fort | |
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Part of Manora Cantonment | |
Manora, Karachi, Pakistan | |
Coordinates | 24°47′24″N 66°58′46″E |
Type | Fort |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Pakistan Navy |
Site history | |
Built | 1797; 227 years ago (1797) |
Materials | mud fortress (original) |
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