Mon, 03 Apr 2023
Purana Qila or Old Fort Inside Photos
Purana Qila or Old Fort is located in the serene vicinity of Indraprastha, Delhi
The fort was built during the reigns of Humayun and Afghan Sher Shah Suri
Traces dating back to the 3rd century BC have been found during excavations
It was restored during Humayun's rule and completed in five years
Sher Shah Suri named the fort Shergarh during his reign of five years
Purana Qila prospered as the sixth city of Delhi
The citadel has three entrances and a moat used for boating
The lush green lawns with shade trees provide a peaceful escape in summer
It is built in typical Mughal style and adorned with lavish ornamentation