In former times survival of the feudal regimes of Hunza was ensured by the impressive Baltit fort, just above Karimabad. The foundations of the fort are said to date back around 700 years, but there have been rebuilds and alterations over the centuries. In the 16th century the Thum married a princess from Baltistan who brought master Balti craftsmen to renovate the building as part of her dowry. The architectural style is a clear indication of Tibetan influence in Baltistan at the time. This page is about the town of Hunza in northern Kashmir. ... Karimabad is one of the neighborhoods of Gulberg Town in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... Baltistan is a region to the north of Kashmir, bordering the Chinese region of Xinjiang. ... Balti can refer to: Bălţi - a city and county in Moldavia Balti dynasty - a branch of the ancient Visigoths Balti language - a language spoken in Baltistan in Kashmir Balti - Muslims of Tibetan origin from Baltistan Balti - a style of food devised in Birmingham in England Balti - an eating... A dowry (also known as trousseau) is a gift of money or valuables given by the brides family to that of the groom to permit their marriage. ... Tibetan can refer to: A place or item from Tibet. ...

The Mirs of Hunza abandoned the fort in 1945, and moved to a new palace down the hill. The fort started to decay and there was concern that it might possibly fall into ruin. Following a survey by the Royal Geographic Society of London, a restoration programme was initiated. The programme was completed in 1996 and the fort is now a museum run by the Baltit Heritage Trust. Italic textHUNZA Hunza is considered to be the greatest mounatin civilization. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1945 calendar). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...