Tughlaqabad Fort , New Delhi
About Tughlaqabad Fort
The remnants of Tughlaqabad states that it belongs to 13th century. Built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq Dynasty. The nearby residential- commercial area and the road linking this site with Badarpur were named after this fort. Tughlaq, who was then called as Ghazi Malik once asked his Khilji Master to construct a Fort over a raised hillock. However, the master made joke of him and asked him to build it when he rule the dynasty. This provoked Ghazi Malik who defeated Khilji ruler and took over the dynasty. He changed his name into Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq and started building the fort.
Since he had great love for the fort, he passed the rule that all people in his dynasty should work to build the fort. The mystic sufi in his dynasty got angry and cursed the king which not only stopped the progress of fort but also brought death to Tughlaq. The causeway which links the Tomb of Tughlaq with the Southern Part of Fort has 27 arches across artificial lake. This red stone tomb houses the graves for Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, his wife and his son Muhammed bin Tughlaq.
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National Philatelic Museum, Delhi
0 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
The National Philatelic Museum in Delhi is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the history and art of postage stamps. Located in the heart...
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Charkha Museum, Delhi
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The Charkha Museum in Delhi is a unique tribute to the iconic spinning wheel, or "charkha," that played a significant role in India's struggle for...
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Khirki Masjid, Delhi, Delhi
6.2 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Khirki Masjid, which mean “The Masjid of Windows”, was built somewhere during mid-14th century by the then ruler of Delhi Feroz Shah...
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Lotus Temple, New Delhi, Delhi
6.7 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Also known as the Baháí Mashriqu'l-Adhkar, the Lotus temple is a modern architectural wonder based on the Sydney Opera House. Set in white...
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ISKCON Temple - Delhi, Delhi
6.7 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
ISKCON Temple of Delhi is well established Vaishnav Temple of Lord Krishna and Radharani. The Deities of Lord Krishna and Radha are termed as...
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Garden of Five Senses - Delhi, Delhi
7.3 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Situated nearby Mehrauli Heritage Area of Delhi, Garden Of Five Sense was established by Delhi Tourism Development Corporation. It is an...
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Kalka Ji Mandir, Delhi
8.2 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Opposite the famous Lotus temple, lies the majorly grand Kalka Ji Mandir. Dating back to the eighteenth century, Kalka Ji Mandir is believed to be...
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Bijay Mandal (Jahanpanah), Delhi
8.2 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
The Bijay Mandal was built in the 14th century by Allauddin Khilji with some additions by the Muhammad bin Tughlaq. The entire structure, mostly...
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Qutab Minar, Delhi
8.4 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Located in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts hordes of local and international tourists. The 73m...
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Qutub Khan's Tomb, Delhi
8.8 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
The genesis of modern Gurgaon is a tank and a village dating to the period of Lord Krishna’s Mahabharata. Qutub Khan's Tomb dating back to the...
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Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi
8.9 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Famously called the Jamali Kamali, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, has monuments from around the 11th century. Lying about 200 meters from the...
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Iron Pillar of Delhi, Delhi
9.6 km from Tughlaqabad Fort - See map
Iron Pillar of Delhi which is 23 feet column, is well renowned for its rust-resistant metal composition. Iron Pillar of Delhi is a standing...
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