A fort in Delhi where Humayun died after falling from the stairs, it is considered the biggest fort in the capital

Greenery will be seen in the fort

Purana Qila is near Pragati Maidan in Delhi. You will find greenery all around Purana Qila. The specialty of Purana Qila is that this fort is quite big, but from inside it is a ruin. But you will find the ruins amazing to see. This fort is built in a rectangular shape whose circumference is about two kilometers.

History of the fort

Humayun built the big gates and walls of the Purana Qila. In 1534 AD, the new capital was named Dinpanah. Humayun was defeated by Sher Shah Suri, Suri built some new buildings in the Purana Qila. Let us tell you that a grand sound and light show is organized every evening in the Purana Qila.

Humayun died in this fort

Let us tell you that most of the buildings of Purana Qila are from the Mughal period. This fort is located at a place called Indraprastha which was once the capital of the Pandavas. You will be surprised to know that Humayun died after falling from the stairs of this fort. Purana Qila has three entrance gates surrounded by arches. There is a big gate in the west and Humayun's gate in the south. Purana Qila is considered to be the largest fort in Delhi.

Let us tell you that there is also a temple of Kunti Devi inside the fort. It is said that the Pandavas came to live here in the mythological times. This fort is associated with the Pandava period and is also called the fort of the Pandavas.

How to reach Purana Qila (Old Fort)?

If you also want to visit Purana Qila, then you can reach Pragati Maidan by Delhi Metro and visit Purana Qila. Apart from this, you can also go to Purana Qila by your personal vehicle and see the beauty there.