Tughlakabad Fort, Delhi

Tughlakabad Fort Delhi Things To Know

The Tughlakabad Fort is a landmark monument of Tughlakabad, Delhi. It was established in the year of 1321 AD. Once a time Ghiyas was talking to khilji and during that conversation ghiyas suggested to Khilji to build a fort that can be a memorial for a Mughal, but instead of taking action on that fort Khilji made fun of Ghiyas and said to him to build the fort by himself. Later then, in 1321 AD, Ghazi Malik formed the Tughlaq Dynasty and claimed the title of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, began a war with the Khiljis, defeated and evicted them from his dominion, and immediately began construction of the city and fort. The walls of tuglakabad fort was built with architecture that narrates the story of the wall. Tughlakabad Fort was located in the capital of India, New Delhi.

Most important 5 facts about tuglaqabad fort

1. The tughlakabad was built in the span of 4 years, it took so much time to build but it didn’t get popular because of its circumstances later on people leave the Tughlaq dynasty
2. Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq is said to have left no stone untouched in his efforts to build the fort. He hired all of the workmen in Delhi to help him build this fort.
3. The fort's entrance is marked by a beautiful set of stairs designed for elephants to use. They were thought to have infused majesty and nobility into the confines of the fort.
4. Tughlakabad Fort has 52 gates when it was built in 1321Ad, said by local people and tourists, but now at present only 13 gates are left in this fort.
5. A big artificial water reservoir is located inside the walled garrison in the southern part of the fort, near Ghiyath al-mausoleum. Din's fort is connected to this well-preserved tomb.

Things to do at Tuglakabad fort

• This historical fort deserves a spot in the tourist industry, it is worth visiting, as it has the architecture that narrates the story of the fort Itself.
• Great Place for Learning and done a memorial photo shoot with friends and Family.
• You can learn about the history of the great Emperor who build the fort and how he does it. By visiting there you surely get a good fact about it.

Open, closed, timings & fee information

• Open all days between 7:00 am to 5:00 Pm.
• Entry fees for Indian adults are 05 per person.
• Entry fees for foreign Adults are 100 per person.
• Children under 15 years old can enter for free.

List places to visit around tuglakabad fort (nearest 10 km)

Conclusion

You can visit the place if you are eager to learn about the Mughal Emperor How they build up the fort and the story of the fort. The place has abundant beauty of architecture; the walls narrate the story of the fort itself. By visiting the fort, you can also get to visit the nearby places of this place like other forts, old Delhi, Historic temples, Masjids, cafes and pubs. It got a beautiful scenery. It is worth visiting and worth of money place.