Pithoragarh Fort

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Historic site in Uttarakhand, India

Pithoragarh Fort

Location of Pithoragarh Fort in Uttarakhand

Location| Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates| 29°35′06″N 80°12′34″E﻿ / ﻿29.5850°N 80.2095°E﻿ / 29.5850; 80.2095

Pithoragarh Fort (Hindi: पिथौरागढ़ किला) is a fort in Pithoragarh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It was built during Chand period by regional ruler Peeru Alias Prithwi Gusain.[1] According to some records, this fort was constructed by the Gorkhas in the year 1789, after invading the town.[2] The Pithoragarh Fort is situated on a hill on the outskirts of the town of Pithoragarh. At present, the fort is in dilapidated condition.

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1. ^ "India Post :: Uttrakhand". Upost.gov.in. 24 February 1960. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
2. ^ "Pithoragarh Sightseeing Pithoragarh Places to Visit See - Pithoragarh Tourist Spots Places of Tourist Interest". Euttaranchal.com. Retrieved 10 May 2013.

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