Kharpocho Fort is an ancient fort known as Kharpocho Fort (King of Forts) situated on a hill overlooking Skardu town. It was constructed during 1490-1505 by Ali Sher Khan Anchan, the Maqpoon dynasty of Skardu originated in early 3rd century AD after a long Tibetan rule. The dynasty is traced back to a local 'Fakir' Maqpoon Bokha. A conflicting account refers to Ibrahim Shah from Kashimir who established his rule in the area and started Maqpoon dynasty. After completion of construction of fort in 1505, the prince shifted capital of Skardu from Shigari Bala to Kharpocho. The fort remained capital of Maqpoon dynasty till fall of the Maqpoon Monacrch Ahmad Shah in the hands of Dogras in 18th century. It was taken from the Dogras by locals with the help of Gilgit Scouts after the revolutionary Independence War against Dogras in 1948.