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Purana Qila

About Purana Qila

Purana Quila is one of the oldest fort of India built by Mughal King Shah Suri in 1538 in Delhi the capital of India and is spread across an area of about 2km. The fort has three gate the northern gate way, called the Talaqui darwaza or the forbidden gateway, combines the typically Islamic pointed arch with Hindu Chhatris and brackets; whereas the southern gateway called the Humayun Darwaza also had a similar plan. The foundation of the fort was laid by Humayun for the new capital, Dinpanah. The work was carried forward by Sher Shah Suri,who displaced Humayun, Purana Quila is the venue for the spectacular sound and light show held every evening.

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Region: North India
State: Delhi
City: Delhi
Lattitude: 28.6096° N, Longitude: 77.2437° E

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Best Time to Visit : October to March
Summer : 21°C to 46°C
Winter : 05°C to 14°C
Monsoon : 19°C to 34°C
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Nearest Airport: Delhi Airport, Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin, Nearest Bus Station: Kashmiri Gate
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