Pacco Qillo (Strong Fort), or Pakka Qilla, is an early modern fortification in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The Fort was constructed on the hillock, known locally as Gunjy, by Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro around 1768 when he founded the city of Hyderabad. The Fort, slightly oblong in shape, covers 30 acres of land. Its fortification wall, running along the contours of the hillock, is imposing with burnt bricks and decorated with ornamental ‘kangaroos’ of odd shape. There is only one main entrance, opening in the north towards Shahi Bazar. A small enclave near the main gate towards north is the only area where the few historical buildings still stand to tell the tale of the Fort’s past glory. In the northwest corner of this complex lies the Mirs haram , built on 7.5m high solidly built podium, the interior is profusely decorated with fresco paintings. It has five large halls towards the east. This was the place where Mirs treasury was located. History Mian Ghu...
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