Alexandra Fort

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Alexandra Fort as seen from a distance

Alexandra Fort, also known as Alexandra Post or simply Razmak Fort, is a fort in Razmak, North Waziristan Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan.[1][2][3] It is named after 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles.

It was built during British India era.[4] The British forces established the fort to control warrior tribes on both sides of the Shora Alqad.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Mohmand, Sher Mohammad Khan (1991). Razmak, the Jewel of North Waziristan. p. 6.
  2. ^ Beith, John Hay (1933). The Great Wall of India.
  3. ^ "رزمک قلعے پر حملہ، چار فوجی زخمی". BBC News اردو. October 8, 2009.
  4. ^ "Waziristan at Peace (Part III)". Hilal.gov.pk.
  5. ^ "Fata's primary attraction: The 'Little London' of Waziristan - The Express Tribune". tribune. 27 August 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2016.