9 Must-See Forts in Delhi: Unveiling the City's Rich History

Lal Qila (Red Fort)

When discussing Delhi forts, it would be impossible to overlook the most revered of them all. Built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan,

Lal Qila (Red Fort)

this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture.

Purana Qila (Old Fort)

The Purana Qila is thought to have been constructed by Humayun, the second Mughal emperor, and predates the Red Fort by many centuries.

Purana Qila (Old Fort)

It provides an insight into the Mughals' earliest architectural motifs.

Salimgarh Fort

Originally constructed by Islam Shah Suri, Salimgarh Fort is situated directly adjacent to the Red Fort.

Salimgarh Fort

During the Mughal era, it housed several notable individuals as well as providing beautiful views of the surroundings.

Firoz Shah Kotla

Another example of early Delhi architecture is this fort, which was constructed in the fourteenth century by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

Firoz Shah Kotla

It is a well-liked location for picnics and is home to the ruins of multiple palaces and other buildings.

Tughlaqabad Fort

Tughlaqabad Fort, an impressive 14th-century building constructed by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, is perched on a rocky hill.

Tughlaqabad Fort

Even if it's mostly destroyed, it provides breathtaking views of the surroundings.

Hauz Khas Fort

Relative to the Hauz Khas Village, the Hauz Khas Fort is renowned for its breathtaking architecture.

Hauz Khas Fort

All that's left of this once-majestic fort are the medieval ruins. In the thirteenth century, under the rule of Alauddin Khalji, the fort was built.

Qila Rai Pithora

It is thought that Tomar Rajput kings constructed Lal Kot, also known as Qila Rai Pithora, the first fort city of Delhi, in the tenth century.

Qila Rai Pithora

Even though now there are just the ruins, archeological research is still revealing more about the place's history.

Adilabad Fort

Adilabad Fort and the city of Jahanpanah were built by Mohammed bin Tughlaq. Historians refer to Adilabad Fort as Delhi's fourth fort,

Adilabad Fort

following in the footsteps of illustrious predecessors like as Red Fort, Old Fort, and the nearby Tughlaqabad.

Siri Fort

In order to protect the city from the Mongol invasion, Siri Fort in New Delhi was constructed under the leadership of Alauddin Khalji, 

Siri Fort

the second Khalji Dynasty king of the Delhi Sultanate.