Zorawar Fort

Zorawar Fort is a fort in Leh, Ladakh, India built in 1836 for Zorawar Singh Kahluria, a military general of Dogra Rajput ruler Gulab Singh.[1] The fort once kept the wealth of the rulers of the Dogra dynasty and a museum at the fort currently preserves treasures of the rulers as well as coins and postage stamps.[2] Zorawar Fort was renovated for restoration in 2006. [3]

Zorawar Fort
General information
Town or cityLeh, Ladakh
CountryIndia
Coordinates34.158056°N 77.569722°E / 34.158056; 77.569722

References
  1. Patrao, Michael (15 September 2018). "A conqueror's abode". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
  2. "Information About General Zorawar Fort Leh | Popular Attractions in Ladakh". tour-my-india. Retrieved Jul 29, 2021.
  3. "Army renovates Zorawar Fort in Leh | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved Jul 29, 2021.
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