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Remarkably, 1,000-year-old catapult shells were discovered among the debris near a decaying wall within the fort, indicating its long history of conflict and defense. Derawar Fort has endured through the centuries primarily due to the consistent population that inhabited the area, which provided the necessary upkeep and maintenance. In contrast, many other medieval structures in the desert deteriorated and collapsed because they lacked a resident community to sustain them, further underscoring the fort's significance as a historical and cultural landmark. | Remarkably, 1,000-year-old catapult shells were discovered among the debris near a decaying wall within the fort, indicating its long history of conflict and defense. Derawar Fort has endured through the centuries primarily due to the consistent population that inhabited the area, which provided the necessary upkeep and maintenance. In contrast, many other medieval structures in the desert deteriorated and collapsed because they lacked a resident community to sustain them, further underscoring the fort's significance as a historical and cultural landmark. | ||
Nawab Sadeq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V, the 12th and last ruler of Bahawalpur State, was born in Derawar Fort in 1904. His connection to the fort underscores its historical significance as a royal residence and a symbol of the region's heritage. | |||
The fort later came under British control, during which it was repurposed to house prisoners. In this capacity, it gained notoriety as a site for executions, where unfortunate inmates faced hanging. This shift in function marked a dramatic change in the fort's role from a defensive stronghold to a place associated with punishment and confinement. | |||
During the period surrounding the 1965 war with India, further modifications were made to the fort. Several structures within its walls were dismantled to create space for military training activities. | |||
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