Kharpocho Fort built by Maqpon Bugha (1490-1515 AD). But Moghal historians are of the view that the great fort was built by Ali Sher Khan Anchan( 1560-1625 AD). The fort stands above the mighty Indus river. The whole of Skardu can be seen from the fort. At night the fort is illuminated and story of great battles come to life. But Moghal historians are of the view that the great fort was built by Ali Sher Khan Anchan himself. This view is upheld by European writers such as Cunningham, Foso Marine, G.T. Vagne etc. Some observations about this fort have been made in the Imperial Gazetteer of British India. It states that one of the most famous of the Gralpos (Monarchs of Skardu), Ali Sher Khan, who ruled till the end of the 16th century, conquered Ladakh and built a fort at Skardu.