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Monument

Qila Rai Pithora, Delhi

Mehrauli

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Entry Fee & Ticket

Timings: - This fort remains open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. , Tickets :- Free | | Indians - ₹25/-, Foreigners - ₹300/-, Children below 15 years - Free

Opening Time & Days

The Qila Rai Pithora is opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Open Days

Qila Rai Pithora is open every day for visitors.

Best Time to Visit

November, December

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Family Friends Married Couples Unmarried Couples Parents Siblings Youngsters

Place Type

Monument

Nearest Metro Stations

Delhi Aerocity Metro Station

3.0 km away

Shankar Vihar Metro Station

3.4 km away

Vasant Vihar Metro Station

3.6 km away

Sultanpur Metro Station

3.9 km away

Qila Rai Pithora Nearby Bus Stops

Rangpuri Bus Stop

2.2 km away

Buses from Rangpuri

539 539A 543A

Mahipalpur Village Ext (NH-8) Bus Stop

2.4 km away

Buses from Mahipalpur Village Ext (NH-8)

578 578A2 578C

Shiv Murti / Dwarka More Bus Stop

2.9 km away

Buses from Shiv Murti / Dwarka More

539 539A 543A

Mahipal Pur Crossing Bus Stop

3.0 km away

Buses from Mahipal Pur Crossing

539 539A 578

How to Reach Qila Rai Pithora

Here's the closest transport hub for each option, with the distance from Qila Rai Pithora.

By air · Nearest Airport

Fly into IGI New Delhi Airport

5.1 km away
By rail · Nearest Railway Station

Take a train to Safdarjung Railway Station

6.8 km away
By road · Nearest Bus Terminal

Catch a bus from Kashmere Gate ISBT

17.4 km away

About Qila Rai Pithora

Qila Rai Pithora, located in Mehrauli, Delhi, is one of the oldest forts in the city, built in the 12th century by King Prithviraj Chauhan. The fort shows how Delhi grew from a small regional stronghold into an important political center. Spanning about 2 square kilometers, the remaining structures show the fort’s importance for defense. It features early Rajput military design, including thick stone walls, towers, and gates. The layout was influenced by local Rajput and early Indian fort-building methods, with raised walls and layered defenses, giving a clear idea of how battles were fought and cities were planned in medieval times.

Architecture of Qila Rai Pithora

Qila Rai Pithora shows early Rajput fort design, later influenced by changes made during the Delhi Sultanate. The fort was first built by Prithviraj Chauhan (1178–1192 CE) and later expanded in the 13th century. Its design combines local Rajput military ideas with Islamic defensive techniques.

Main Gates: 3 primary entrances, including the historically significant Lal Kot Gate
Bastions: Numerous bastions along the perimeter walls designed for archers
Towers: Watchtowers strategically placed for surveillance
Courtyards: Open areas within the fort used for gatherings and military drills
Ramparts: Elevated walls built using rubble masonry and dressed stone
Gardens: Limited landscaped sections indicative of early medieval planning

The fort was built with local quartzite and sandstone, held together with lime mortar. Its design focuses on defense, with sloped walls, narrow entrances, and areas for overlapping archery and attacks.

Interesting facts about Qila Rai Pithora

The fort’s walls originally extended over 5 kilometers, making it one of the largest early medieval forts in Delhi.Archaeological excavations revealed remnants of water channels and rainwater harvesting systems, highlighting advanced engineering techniques.This fort was spread for more than 6 kilometers. Inside it is a city with 27 Hindu temples and the famous Chaumukh Darwaza as the entrance.The monument has beautiful lush green lawns, remnants of the fort walls which existed as the first city of Delhi and which is associated with the Tomars, Chauhans and later Muslim rulers.Qila Rai Pithora and its surrounding area are visited by tourists and history buffs interested in exploring the city's rich past.Ornamental carvings on gates and bastions reflect early Rajput symbolism, representing valor and protection.

Qila Rai Pithora FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Mehrauli, Delhi.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the Qila Rai Pithora: Timings: - This fort remains open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. , Tickets :- Free | | Indians - ₹25/-, Foreigners - ₹300/-, Children below 15 years - Free The Qila Rai Pithora is opening and closing timing is 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM..

𝒜. You should visit Qila Rai Pithora during November, December months for best experience.