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The construction of the Purana Qila in Delhi, India
made it clear the founding of Shergarh or Dinpanah,
which served as Emperor Humayun's capital. The Purana
Qila was built in the year 1538. There were numerous
other structures situated close to the Qila, which seem
to have crumbled to ruins over the centuries.
The gigantic yet simple, Purana Qila in Delhi, India
has three main gates of which entry was prohibited through
the Talaqi Darwaza. The other gates that led to the
Purana Qila were the Bara Darwaza and the Humayun Darwaza.
You can also visit the lovely red sandstone Sher Mandal.
Also see the marvelous objects on display at the tiny
museum located near the main gate of the Purana Qila,
Delhi in India. According to available historical records
the site of the Purana Qila, Delhi was where the ancient
city of Indraprastha flourished.
One of the most striking buildings and also one of
the few that still survive, in the Purana Qila is the
Qila-i-kuhna masjid.
In recent times, the Old Fort houses the Delhi Zoo
which is the largest zoological park in Delhi.
Enjoy paddling on a tiny lake next to the historic
Purana Qila and travel around the splendors of Delhi's
rich past.
The historic structure of the Purana Qila has stood
witness to the re-establishment of the city of Delhi,
the periods of rebellion, and the rise and fall of empires.
Touroftajmahal.com provides best information about
Purana Qila.
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