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.