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Tughlaqabad Fort

Castle4.2 · 14 1403.9 · 131≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~300 INR

Erected in 1321 by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty, this sprawling fortress dominates southern Delhi. Spanning over six kilometers, its cyclopean granite walls and massive sloping bastions once protected a bustling medieval city. Today, visitors can explore atmospheric ruins of palace quarters, underground tunnels, and the fortified red sandstone tomb of the sultan connected by a stone causeway.

Highlights

  • Colossal 14th-century fortress featuring massive sloping granite ramparts
  • Ruins of royal palaces, underground granaries, and fortified bastions
  • Historic red sandstone and white marble mausoleum of Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din

Opening hours

Mon07:00 – 17:00
Tue07:00 – 17:00
Wed07:00 – 17:00
Thu07:00 – 17:00
Fri07:00 – 17:00
Sat07:00 – 17:00
Sun07:00 – 17:00

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