Pithoragarh Fort: Difference between revisions

''' Pithoragarh  Fort''' ({{lang-hi| पिथौरागढ़  किला }}) also known as "Gorkha Killa" is a [[fort]] in [[Pithoragarh]] in the Indian state of [[Uttarakhand]]. It was built during [[Chand Kings|Chand]] period by regional ruler Peeru Alias Prithwi Gusain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://upost.gov.in/pithora.htm |title=India Post :: Uttrakhand |publisher=Upost.gov.in |date=1960-02-24 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> According to some records, this fort was constructed by the [[Gorkhas]] in the year 1789, after invading the town.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.euttaranchal.com/tourism/places-to-see-in-pithoragarh.php |title=Pithoragarh Sightseeing Pithoragarh Places to Visit See - Pithoragarh Tourist Spots Places of Tourist Interest |publisher=Euttaranchal.com |date= |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> The Pithoragarh Fort is situated on a hill on the outskirts of the town of Pithoragarh. At present, the fort is in dilapidated condition.