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Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined (collapsed or broken) fort in Delhi. It was built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq in 1321. He was the founder of Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate of India. Ghiyasuddin established (built) the third historic city of Delhi, the Tughlaqabad. This fort was built in Tughlaqabad. This city was later abandoned (left) in 1327.

History

Ruins of Tughlaqabad Fort with Ghiyas-ud-din’s tomb in the background 1949
Ruins of Tughlaqabad Fort with Ghiyasuddin’s tomb in the background, 1949

In 1321, Ghazi Malik drove away the Khalji ruler and became the ruler. He assumed (got) the title of Ghias-ud-din Tughlaq. He started the Tughlaq dynasty.He immediately started the construction of his Tughlaqabad city.

The Curse of Nizamuddin Auliya

Ghiyasuddin is a liberal (free and soft) ruler. However he eager (passionate) about his city of Tughlaqabad. He wanted all his labourers in Delhi to work on his fort. Saint Nizamuddin Auliya, a Sufi saint got angry with the king's decision. This was because his well was under construction. The fight between the saint and the king became huge. The saint gave a curse for the fort. It was translated as "it won't be inhabited (occupied), if occupied, it will be by the gujjars (cattle shepherding group)". After the fall of the Delhi sultanate, Gujjars of the area captured the Fort. Till at present, Tughlaqabad is situated in it.

Death of Ghiyasuddin

Another of the saint's curses was Hunuz Dilli dur ast (Delhi is still far away). Emperor Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq succeeded in his Bengal attack. On his way to Delhi, he was crushed to death by the collapse of a tent. The tent was prepared by his son Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Gallery

  • Ruined fort of Tughlaqabad

    A view of ruined fort of Tughlaqabad during sunset

  • Tughlaqabad massive fort wall

    Tughlaqabad massive fort wall

  • South gate entry to Tughlaqbad fort

    South gate entry to Tughlaqbad fort

  • Entrance of the Mausoleum of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq

    Entrance of the Mausoleum of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq

  • Tughlaq Tomb

    Tomb of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq and his son Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

  • Well inside Tughlaqabad

    A Well inside Tughlaqabad Fort

Images for kids

  • Ghiyath aldin tughluq tomb

    'Mausoleum of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq at Tughluqabad, also showing a side tomb.

  • GHIYĀTHU’D-DĪN TUGHLUQ’S TOMB 04

    Graves inside the Mausoleum

  • Graves of Ghiyas Ud Din, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq

    Ghiyas Ud Din's Grave inside the Mausoleum

  • Underground passage of Tuglaqabad fort

    Underground passage of Tughlaqabad fort

  • Tughluqabad encroaching settlements

    Modern settlement activity spreading in the area of the old city just below the citadel

  • Ghiyath aldin tughluq tomb from tughluqabad

    Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq's tomb as seen from Tughluqabad

  • Tughlaqabad Fort Architecture

    Tughlaqabad Fort Architecture

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