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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
| Mon | 07:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 17:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 17:00 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 17:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 17:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 17:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 17:00 |
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