Qila Rai Pithora
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Locations | Delhi |
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India | |
Owners | Government of India |
Original use | Fortress and jail |
Ratings | 4.2 |
Address | G59V+M6W, Butterfly Park, Qila Rai Pithora, Sainik Farm, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India |
Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 7 AM Sun |
Built | c. 1052 – c.1060 CE |
Architects | Anangpal Tomar |
Coordin | 28°31′N 77°11′E / 28.52°N 77.18°E |
Origin use | Fortress of Tomara dynasty |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2207747 |
About Qila Rai Pithora
Lal Kot or Qila Rai Pithora is a fortified complex in present-day Delhi, which includes the Qutb Minar complex. It was constructed in the reign of Tomar Rajput king Anangpal Tomar between c. 1052 - c.1060 CE. It is termed as the "First city of Delhi".
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