Phillaur Fort
Phillaur Fort
Location: Phillaur town on Grand Trunk Road, Ludhiana District, Punjab, India.
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Also Known As: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort.
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Current Use: Punjab Police Academy and training centre (including Finger Print Bureau).
History & Significance
- The site originally had a Sarai (rest house/post centre) under Shah Jahan during the Mughal era (17th C.).
- Later, during the early 19th century, Maharaja Ranjit Singh converted it into a fortified military outpost under his general’s supervision.
- Built as a defensive structure with tall walls, bastions, a moat, and watchtowers, it shows European and Mughal architectural influences.
- The fort houses the shrine of Pir Baba Abdullah Shah Ji and a small museum with historical war relics and antiques.
Visitor Notes
- The fort is a popular heritage site and picnic spot for families and tourists.
- It’s also distinctive for its red‑colored walls and symmetrical approach gateways.
