Qasim Fort

The Qasim Fort is a small fort constructed in the eighteenth century by the Talpur dynasty when the port of Karachi traded with Oman and Bahrain.

The fort was stormed by the British in 1839 because of the strategic location of Karachi. Although the fort is now buried beneath the naval base, the lighthouse is a visible reminder of the British presence having

been built in 1889 to assist vessels approaching Karachi harbour.

History of modern day Karachi begins from this fort as…. On February 1, 1839, a British ship, the Wellesley, anchored off the island of Manora.. By 3 February, the fort at Kolachi had surrendered without firing a single shot and this small fishing village crossed a turning point in its life.

Fort Qasim, also known as Manora Fort, which has been the station for many SSG Commandoes of Pakistan Navy. Moreover, the given establishment has played a very important role in both 1965 and 1971 wars. The Qasim Fort is a small fort constructed in the eighteenth century by the Talpur dynasty when the port of Karachi traded with Oman and Bahrain. It was built in 1814 to commemorate the Victory of the British over Nepolean Bonapart in the war of Waterloo. The Fort facing Bay of Bengal, is an seven storeyed victory tower and has steps in a circular way which look enchanting and one can have a panoramic views of the green, surroundings and the sea from this 30 meter high tower and it is a protected monument under Archaeological department.

The fort was stormed by the British in 1839 because of the strategic location of Karachi. Although the fort is now buried beneath the naval base, the lighthouse is a visible reminder of the British presence having been built in 1889 to assist vessels approaching Karachi harbour. History of modern day Karachi begins from this fort as on February 1st, 1839, a British ship, the Wellesley, anchored off the island of Manora. By 3rd February, the fort at Kolachi had surrendered without firing a single shot and this small fishing village crossed a turning point in its life.