Qila Rai Pithora, Delhi

Name: Qila Rai Pithora
Address: Delhi, India

#168 among attractions in Delhi

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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 king Anangpal Tomar between c. 1052 - c.1060 CE. It is termed as the "First city of Delhi". Remains of the fort walls are scattered across South Delhi, visible in present Saket, Mehrauli around Qutb complex, Sanjay Van, Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj areas. ()

Local name: किला राय पिथौरा Coordinates: 28°31'9"N, 77°11'27"E

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Nearby attractions include: Qutb complex, Qutb Minar, Iron Pillar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park.

0.5 miNW
Ruins from an ancient Muslim sultanate
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5-storey victory tower with balconies
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, Memorial, Historical place
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~1600 ftW
Park, Historical place
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Tomb
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1.4 miSW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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0.8 miSW
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0.6 miSE
Park
Garden of Five Senses, Delhi
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~680 ftW
Mausoleum
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~500 ftNW
Temple
Ahinsa Sthal, Delhi
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Which popular attractions are close to Qila Rai Pithora?

Nearby attractions include Ahinsa Sthal, Delhi (3 min walk), Tomb of Balban, Delhi (4 min walk), Azim Khan's Tomb, Delhi (5 min walk), Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi (8 min walk).

How to get to Qila Rai Pithora by public transport?

The nearest stations to Qila Rai Pithora:

Bus

Ahinsa Sthal • Lines: 516, 517, 519, 523, 534A, 539, 539A, 604, 715, 717, 717A, 717B, Bpg, Ml-58 (4 min walk)
Dhaulapeer • Lines: 34, 34A, 427, 463, 539A, 717, 717A, Bpg, Ml-82 (7 min walk)

Metro

Qutub Minar • Lines: Yellow Line (13 min walk)
Saket • Lines: Yellow Line (18 min walk)