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Purana Quila Old Fort in New Delhi

In the 1538, the Purana Quila or Old Fort was constructed in Delhi. The creation of the Old Fort, India marked the concern of Dinpanah or Shergarh that provided like capital of Emperor Humayun. There were many other buildings established nearby the Old Fort.

For a short time of some years, however, the Purana Quila go into the hands of Sher Shah Suri whose all winning army besieged and overwhelmed the Mughal fighting. But, Sher Shah has left his idea on the Old Fort. He constructed some brilliant constructions inside the Purana Quila. Kuhna Masjid is an amazing structure built in the Old Fort under the supporting eyes of Sher Shah.

The splendor of the Purana Quila lies in its architectural magnificence. Dark red sandstone and white marble create for the interior section of the Old Fort. There is another building in the Purana Quila, which is of past importance. This and octagonal structure known as Sher Mandal constructed by Sher Shah. Later on, the fort was brought back through Humayun and changed it into his library. The Humayun Tomb is positioned just exterior the gates of Old Fort has noticeable exertion of architecture.

People should take pleasure in paddling on a small pond close to the famous Purana Qila and look at the splendors of rich history of Delhi.