Firoz Shah Kotla fort, New Delhi

Firoz Shah Kotla Fort, New Delhi

Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq (1309-88) was the ruler of Delhi Sultanate during 1351-88. Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a good builder. He built Firozabad, the fifth city of Delhi. Firoz Shah Kotla is a fort, built in that city. At present, it is in a state of ruins.

Firoz Shah Kotla fort is located on the busy Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in New Delhi.

Ashokan Pillar

There is a pyramidal structure on top of which an Ashokan Pillar is mounted. The Ashokan pillar was first erected in Topra Kalan, Yamunanagar district, Haryana by King Ashoka during 273-236 BC. It was moved to the present location under the orders of Firoz Shah Tughlaq and was erected on the top of the pyramidal structure.

Pyramidal structure and the Ashokan Pillar

Jami Masjid

Jami Masjid is an ancient and important mosque. The mosque was built in 1354 and was the largest of mosques built in Delhi during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq. It is a fine example of Tughlaq architecture. The stairs lead to a gateway to the mosque.

Jami Masjid

Baoli (The Well)

Baoli means a step-well. There is a large garden in which the baoli is located. It is a circular baoli, the only circular baoli in Delhi, the rest having mainly rectangular perimeter. For security purposes, it is kept locked and one can only see it from the outside.

Baoli (The Well)

Ruins

There are other structures which would have been parts of the fort wall and gateways in the olden days.

Ruins

Ruins

Ruins

Ruins