Baltit Fort

Good Morning,

In Hunza we have many historical areas and things.Which is

most intresting and amazing thing.One of thoes is Batit Fort in

the capital of Hunza Karimabad (Baltit).As the carban test it is

767 years old.

In ancient time there was more than 7 states in Northern Area

of Pakistan.But the most famous state was the Nagar and Hunza

state.For the state defense the Hunza people built two forts in

Hunza.One is at Altit village nearer to Karimabad (Baltit).That is

now underrepaire by Aga Khan Culture and Support Programme

(A.K.C.S.P).Onether is at Karimabad called Baltit Fort.

Before there was a ruler king called Mir (Thum).The people

were under working of Mir (Thum).But in 1974 the prime minister

of Pakistan Mr.Bhutto has finished the rule of state in Northern

Areas and made it a part of Pakistan.Which now called FANA

means Addministaration of Northern Areas.

Well this fort was owned by The Mir (Thum) untill 1990.But it is

gifted to The Prince Aga Khan.But the Aga Khan Cultural Harritage

has repaired it for the tourists arround from 1996 to 1998.Now it is

become a mouseum for tourist interests.
This Fort is looks like the Rassa Potala Palace in Tibet,because this

fort is reconstructed by the Balti (Skardu) people during 15 century.

When the Mir of Hunza state Mr.Ayasho has married with the princes

of Balti (Skardu) Ms.Shah Khatoon.As we know the Skardu is called

the little Tibet,because in the history the people came from Tibet.

Anyway during the marriage ceremony many massons has came with

princesShah Khatoon.The carved this fort as like Tibet Palace (Rassa

Potala).

This fort has experinced many battles with other states and even

withBritian soldiers during 1991 the King of Hunza Mr.Safdar Ali

Khan has escape because of Britian soldiers.And the Britian has

appointed Mr.Nazeem Khan as the king of Hunza State.

In 1945 the Hunza king Mr.Jamal Khan has built new palace in

Karimabad.But 1974 the Hunza state became a part of Pakistan.

Even nowthe people of Hunza are respecting of king.Now he is the

chief commissionerof Northern Areas.And his sons are runnig a

business in Hunza of Hoteling.The Darbar Hotel at Karimabad is

very famous for tourist because of thelocal touch building.