Fort Maude
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Location
It was located 3 miles from Jamrud Fort in the Khyber Pass.
History
In 1897, it along with Ali Masjid, was attacked by the local tribesmen. A detachment of about 40 men of the Khaibar Rifles held out for some time. However, they withdrew and the fort was ultimately burnt down.<Nevill, Captain H. L., "Campaigns on the North West Frontier Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore 2003 pg 261>
