18/04/2026
This is Rawat Fort.
Where the graves of a father and his 16 sons are located.
In fact, this was not originally a fort but a caravanserai, where travelers and traders used to stop, and from here they would resume their journeys.
It was built in the 16th century, and according to some traditions, it was constructed in 1021. This caravanserai was built near the Grand Trunk (GT) Road so that the postal system could be made faster and more efficient.
During the bloody battle between Sher Shah Suri and Sultan Sarang Khan, Sultan Sarang Khan and his 16 sons were martyred.
Inside this fort, there is a large mosque built during its construction so that travelers could offer their prayers there. A shrine was also built in the name of Sultan Sarang Khan, but it was not built over his actual grave, and the reason for this is not recorded in history.
Another shrine, which is now almost completely destroyed except for one wall, contains the graves of Sultan’s queen and a maid.
A total of 70 rooms, each measuring 5 by 5 feet, were constructed here. Some were used for tying horses and oxen, while others were made for travelers to rest.
This fort has preserved many stories from different eras. Restoration work is carried out from time to time so that this fort, which is now surrounded by a populated area, can be preserved.