Touhid Fort and Grave, Kota Tinggi, Johor

Touhid Fort & Grave, Kota Tinggi (13 September, 2016)


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Touhid Fort and Grave (GPS: 1.73486, 103.90856) is one of the historical sites in Kota Tinggi, Johor. The name Touhid refers not to a person but to the site itself, which once served as the 8th capital of the Johor Empire, during the reign of Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah III (1623-1677) and again during the reign of Bendahara Tun Habab, who became Sultan Abdul Jalil Riayat Shah (1699-1718).

Touhid Fort was built by Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah III who was in good terms with the Dutch, and was able to import bricks introduced by the Dutch in the construction of the fort. There is also a graveyard in the area for Johor's nobility, and this is known as Touhid Grave.

Touhid Fort was abandoned in 1642 following an outbreak of a disease there, forcing the population to relocate, and a new capital for Johor was established at Pasir Raja.

Visitor Information

Touhid Fort and Grave are located in an open area by the road side at 1.73486, 103.90856. There is no admission fee.

Touhid Grave, Kota Tinggi (13 September, 2016)


Graves of Johor nobility at Touhid Grave (13 September, 2016)


Interpretive board on the site of Touhid Fort. (13 September, 2016)

Touhid Fort and Grave is on the Map of Kota Tinggi, Johor

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