The fifth Delhi, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, now largely ruined. The site contains a 3rd-century BCE Ashokan pillar (moved here by Firoz Shah), a pyramidal structure housing the pillar, a mosque, and a baoli (stepwell). Famously known today as a place where locals leave milk and incense for djinn (spirits) believed to inhabit the ruins.
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset, daily |
|---|---|
| Address | Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002 |
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Location
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002
Tips for visiting
- Visit on Thursday evening when devotees gather to leave offerings for the djinn — one of Delhi's more unusual cultural experiences.