Location
Qila Rohtas is situated in a gorge approximately 16 km NW of Jhelum and 7 km from Dina. It was constructed on a hillock where the tiny Kahan river meets another rainy stream called Parnal Khas and turns east towards Tilla Jogian Range. The fort is about 300 feet (91 m) above its surroundings. It is 2660 feet (818 m) above sea level and covers an area of 12.63 acres
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Jhelum Road |
Hillock
Kahan River
he biggest achievement of Sher Shah Suri was the introduction of current currency of India and Pakistan the Rupee. He was the main who started to build a grand highway the GT Road (Grand Trunk Road). Later on Mughal completed it in this region. Currently the Grand Trunk of GT Road could be seen from the Bangladesh to the Afghanistan. This grand road crosses the soils of India and Pakistan. The Government of India and Pakistan have transformed this road into a latest and modern road (highway).
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