Old fort or Purana Quila is near the National Zoological Park Delhi on Mathura Road, Nearest Metro Station is Pragati Maidan. Was built on the bank of the yamuna. The fort has been continuously inhabited for 2,500 years and remains dating from the Pre-Mauryan period have been found during excavation. The area of the old fort also known as Indraprastha, the capital of ancient Pandvas. A wide canal, connected to river Yamuna, which used to flow on the east of the fort. The northern gate way, called the Talaqui darwaza or the forbidden gateway, combines the typically Islamic pointed arch with Hindu Chhatris and brackets; The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun and the foundation laid for the new capital, Dinpanah. Purana Quila is the venue for the spectacular sound and light show held every evening. There is an Archaeological Museum there famously known as Purana Qila Museum and a Purana Qila Lake there. Kindly WhatsApp us, for Delhi Darshan Agra bus, car, cab tour hire rental from Purana Qila/ Old Fort for city sightseeing is an ideal solution.
Timings : 7:00am to 5:00pm daily.
Entry Ticket :
Indians Rs. 30/- per person
Foreigners Rs.300/- per person
Photography Charges:
Free (still camera);
25/- (video camera)
Tourist Attractions Near Old Fort:
- India Gate
- Purana Qila
- Old Fort Lake
- Pragati Maidan
- Purana Qila Museum
- National Craft Museum
- National Science Centre
- Supreme Court Museum
- Khair-ul-Manazil Masjid
An interesting fact about Purana Qila (Old Fort) in Delhi is that it is believed to be built on the site of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. Archaeological excavations at the fort have revealed artifacts dating back to 1000 BC, suggesting the site has been continuously inhabited for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest known urban areas in Delhi.
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