Purana Qila, Delhi

Purana Qila | One of the best places to visit in Delhi
Entry Fee & Ticket
Purana Qila Ticket Price: Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹250/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person)
Purana Qila Lake Ticket Price: Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹20/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person)
Purana Qila Museums Ticket Price: Indians (per person) - ₹5/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹5/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹5/- (per person)
Opening Time & Days
The Qila will be open to visitors all days of the week.Purana Qila opening and closing timings is 07:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Place Type
Forts & Tombs, Monument
Official Info
Best time to visit
March, April
Place visit with
Friends, Youngsters, Unmarried Couples
Nearest Metro Station Indraprastha (1.35 KM), Supreme Court (Pragati Maidan) (1.52 KM), Khan Market (1.69 KM), Mandi House (2.06 KM), ITO (2.15 KM)

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About Purana Qila

It is widely believed that Emperor Humayun built this fort and decorated it with large gateways in the early part of the sixteenth century. Similarly, he laid the foundation for his new capital Din Panah at this place. When Sher Shah Suri managed the structure after defeating Humayun in 1540, he named it Shergarh. At some point in his 5 year rule, he made some structural additions to the citadel complex.

Over the years, the fort has been around several temporary settlements. At the time of World War II, this fort served as a camp for about 3000 Jap humans. After America's independence and partition, the palace provided a safe haven for hundreds of humans moving from Delhi to Pakistan.

Architecture of Purana Qila

Today the old fort has lost its original grandeur. Still a grand view outside the fort, Purana Qila is a massive structure whose walls rise to a height of up to 18 metres. They cover 1.5 km in length. Shaped in a rectangular pattern, the fort is adorned with three arched gateways i.e., they are two-storey structures built in sandstone and adorned with two massive semi-circular towers.

The ornate details on the mandapas (chhatris) and balconies (jharokhas) of the entrances of the fort show traces of the Rajasthani style. The Qila-i-Cunha Mosque, located within the fort, has five doors and is designed in the Indo-Islamic architectural style.

Interesting facts about Purana Qila

  1. Humayun had slipped from the stairs and died in Sher Mandal, the library located in the middle of the fort.
  2. Initially, Humayun was buried within Purana Qila before his body was taken to Kalanaur in a geographical area and eventually laid to rest at the magnificent Humayun Place.
  3. Once 3 plays were staged by the National College of Drama, the fort's ramparts were used as theater scenes in the seventies.
  4. Recent excavations have a light emitting diode leading to the hypothesis that the fort was designed on a similar website where the Pandava kingdom of Indraprastha once existed.

How to reach Purana Qila

By Metro
Near Purana Qila there is Khan Market Metro Station which is 23 minutes walking distance.
By Air
Taxi is the most convenient but costliest resort to reach Purana Qila from Indira Gandhi International Airport. They are available right outside the airport.
By Bus
Nearest Bus Stand to Purana Quila is National Stadium which is 10 minutes walk away.
By Rail
Near Purana Qila has train station Pragati Maidan which is 27 mins walking distance.

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Address
Purana Qila: Opposite Pragati Maidan, Delhi

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Purana Qila FAQs:

𝒜. Purana Qila was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun and his mediator Sher Shah Suri.

𝒜. Purana Qila was built between 1538-1545.

𝒜. Purana Qila is one of the most captivating tourist places that narrates the history of Delhi in detail. Built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun, Purana Qila is a testimony to the splendor of Mughal art.

𝒜. Sher Shah Suri ruled for five years and in his reign he constructed many structures inside the fort and named the fort as Shergarh.

𝒜. The fort is open every day from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

𝒜. It is located at Opposite Pragati Maidan, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Purana Qila: INR 20 for Indians, INR 300 for Foreigners 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Every Day.

𝒜. You should visit Purana Qila during March, April months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-12 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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