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Description: 🏰 Origins and Ancient Past Purana Qila literally means “Old Fort” and is located on Mathura Road in Delhi, India.  The site has evidence of very ancient habitation — archaeological digs have unearthed pottery and remains dating back to the Iron Age / Painted Grey Ware culture (possibly 1000–600 BC), indicating human activity here long before the medieval period.  Because of these deep historical layers, many legends connect Purana Qila to Indraprastha, the mythical capital of the Pandavas from the Indian epic Mahabharata (though direct historical proof remains debated).  👑 Medieval Fort — Humayun & Sher Shah Suri Around 1533 CE, the Mughal emperor Humayun chose this site to build a new fortified city called Dinpanah (“Refuge of the People”). He started constructing the impressive fortifications — with tall red sandstone walls and massive gates.  In 1540, Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan ruler who briefly displaced Humayun, captured Dinpanah and expanded the fort. He renamed it Shergarh and added significant structures, including the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, a fine example of early Indo-Islamic architecture.  The Sher Mandal, an elegant double-storied octagonal pavilion built on the site (often attributed to Sher Shah or Babur’s plans), later became associated with Humayun’s tragic death — the emperor is said to have slipped on its steps and died from the injuries in 1556.  📜 Later History After Humayun’s restoration of the Mughal Empire in 1555, Purana Qila once again served as an important urban centre.  Through subsequent centuries, the fort saw various uses and transformations under different rulers and was part of Delhi’s shifting political landscape.  During the Partition of India in 1947, tens of thousands of refugees — both Muslims leaving for Pakistan and others arriving in Delhi — camped in and around Purana Qila.  🏛️ Archaeology & Museum Excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the 1950s, 1960s–70s, and later years have revealed multiple layers of habitation from ancient through medieval times.  A site museum inside Purana Qila displays many of these finds — pottery, tools, and artifacts ranging from the Mauryan era through to Sultanate and Mughal periods  Medieval Fort — Humayun & Sher Shah Suri Around 1533 CE, the Mughal emperor Humayun chose this site to build a new fortified city called Dinpanah (“Refuge of the People”). He started constructing the impressive fortifications — with tall red sandstone walls and massive gates.  In 1540, Sher Shah Suri, the Afghan ruler who briefly displaced Humayun, captured Dinpanah and expanded the fort. He renamed it Shergarh and added significant structures, including the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, a fine example of early Indo-Islamic architecture.  The Sher Mandal, an elegant double-storied octagonal pavilion built on the site (often attributed to Sher Shah or Babur’s plans), later became associated with Humayun’s tragic death — the emperor is said to have slipped on its steps and died from the injuries in 1556.  📜 Later History After Humayun’s restoration of the Mughal Empire in 1555, Purana Qila once again served as an important urban centre.  Through subsequent centuries, the fort saw various uses and transformations under different rulers and was part of Delhi’s shifting political landscape.  During the Partition of India in 1947, tens of thousands of refugees — both Muslims leaving for Pakistan and others arriving in Delhi — camped in and around Purana Qila.  🏛️ Archaeology & Museum Excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in the 1950s, 1960s–70s, and later years have revealed multiple layers of habitation from ancient through medieval times.  A site museum inside Purana Qila displays many of these finds — pottery, tools, and artifacts ranging from the Mauryan era through to Sultanate and Mughal periods.  🏯 Architectural Highlights The fort showcases: Massive ramparts (walls up to ~18 m high with moats) and three grand gates: ➤ Bara Darwaza (Big Gate), Humayun Darwaza, and Talaqi Darwaza (“Forbidden Gate”).  Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque: Built by Sher Shah Suri inside the fort.  Sher Mandal: Pavilion-library/observatory linked with Humayun.  Remains of ancient baoli (stepwell) and hammam (bath).  🏰 History & Heritage #PuranaQila #OldFortDelhi #DelhiHistory #IndianHistory #HeritageOfIndia #HistoricDelhi #AncientIndia #MedievalIndia 🏛️ Culture & Archaeology #Indraprastha #ArchaeologyIndia #ASI #MughalHistory #SherShahSuri #Humayun #QilaiKuhna 🌍 Travel & Exploration #DelhiTourism #IncredibleIndia #ExploreDelhi #HeritageWalk #TravelIndia #HiddenHistory #MonumentsOfIndia 📸 Social Media Friendly (Instagram/YouTube) #HistoryLovers #CultureVibes #IndianHeritage #PastToPresent #HistoryReels #shortsvideo #viral #trending #new #funny #vlog #comedyshorts #youtubeshorts #travelblog