Handyside Fort

Handyside Fort is a historical fort located in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Construction
The fort was built in the British colonial era by the British Indian Army. The fort is named after the Frontier Constabulary combatant who was killed fighting the rebels in 1926. Current commander is Colonel Adnan (as of June 2014).

History
The fort was built on the hilltop where King Alexander camped with his army before marching towards north. The fort now serves as the headquarters of the IXth division of the Pakistan Army.