The sixth city of Delhi, begun by Humayun as Dinpanah and completed by Sher Shah Suri. The fort walls enclose the elegant Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque (1541) and the Sher Mandal octagonal tower (used as Humayun's library). Archaeological excavations have confirmed occupation from 1000 BCE, lending credibility to the Indraprastha legend. A pleasant boating lake sits outside the northern gate.
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset, daily |
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| Address | Mathura Road, New Delhi 110003 |
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Location
Mathura Road, New Delhi 110003
Tips for visiting
- The site is less crowded than Red Fort. The small Archaeological Museum inside the fort is worth 20 minutes.