Tughlaqabad Fort | A Hidden Paradise in Tuglaqabad district Delhi

Is a ruined fort in Delhi, built by Ghiyasuddin Tughluq

When was tughlaqabad fort built

Tughlaqabad Fort was built in 1321, by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq,

 The Tughlaqabad Fort situated

Located near the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, is a ruined fort in New Delhi

Tughlaqabad Fort timings

7 AM between  6:30 PM

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Tughlaqabad Fort entry fee:

INR 5/- (for Indian nationals), INR 100/- for tourists

Haunted Legends

ver the years, Tughlaqabad Fort has gained a reputation for being haunted. Stories of paranormal activity and eerie occurrences have contributed to its mystique.

Famous for:

Walking tours, photography, sightseeing

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Unknown Thing 

The grand stairs constructed at the entrance were made for the elephants to tread on as they carried royalty inside the fort.

Founder and Purpose

Tughlaqabad Fort was built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, in the 14th century (1321-1325).

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Heritage Conservation:

Efforts have been made to preserve and restore the fort's remaining structures to ensure its historical and cultural significance is upheld for future generations.

Sudden Abandonment

Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq died in 1325, and his successor, Muhammad bin Tughlaq, chose to shift the capital to Daulatabad in present-day Maharashtra.

Tourist Attraction:

Despite its ruined state, Tughlaqabad Fort remains a popular tourist attraction in Delhi.

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Qutub Minar Connection

Tughlaqabad Fort is visible from the Qutub Minar complex, creating a visual link between these two historic monuments.

Tourist Attraction

Despite its ruined state, Tughlaqabad Fort remains a popular tourist attraction in Delhi. Visitors can explore the massive walls, bastions, gates, and remnants of the structures that once adorned the fort.