Dam dama

Multan Fort

Historical Overview

The Damdama is a massive block of a building constructed on a mound of earth fill. It is highest part of Fort Kohna Multan and it was used as watch tower / Gunnery. Walled inner old city Multan is higher than New Multan and fort is highest in inner walled city Multan so it is highest place in Multan. People come here and have photo shoots as tomb of Shah Rukn Alam comes in background. Approach is easy as approach to Fort Kohna is easy.
Two of its walls are sloping while longer sides are vertical with five rectangular buttresses added to it. Due to settlement, buttresses have been added to stabilize the structure but massive settlement and poor construction has resulted in the buttresses separating from the main structure.
Damdama is a part of the Multan Fort wall and occupies north-western corner of it. Its history is, therefore intimately connected with the Fort which has been described under Faseel Qila Qasim Bagh. There is no mention of Damdama in all earlier records therefore its existence is a later period intervention among structures built with in the fort. A map of Multan City and the fort as prepared by Alexander in 1853 and published in his report of 1874 does not show a Damdama anywhere with in the fort.


Visitor Guidelines

Dress modestly and respectfully

Follow instructions from site custodians

Remove footwear where requested

Avoid disturbing worshippers

Ask before photographing people

Keep noise to a minimum

Explore the Gallery

View architectural details, tile patterns, historic views, the surrounding precinct and changing light across the monument.

Book a heritage walk

Guided walks cross historic gates, sacred shrines, and narrow bazaars. Stories hide in the walls and wait in the streets.

OPERATIONAL SCOPE

What We Do

Promote awareness of Multan’s heritage

Support conservation and documentation

Develop visitor information and heritage routes

Highlight traditional crafts and living culture

Encourage responsible cultural tourism

Share research and educational material

Promote community participation

Preserve stories, memories and cultural knowledge

Our Impact

By connecting cultural heritage with tourism, research, education and community
engagement, Walled City Multan aims to strengthen public appreciation for the historic city and encourage its long-term protection.