Forts in Delhi
By: Rustagi, Nimish and Kataria, Ritu
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BookPublisher: Yojana Description: 68(6), Jun, 2024: p.36-40.Subject(s): Fort, Protective building, Stronghold, Wooden palisade, Defensive walls, Moat, Military landscape, Cultural terrain, Kingdom, Ancillary forts, Minor forts, Fortified posts, Defensive garrisons, Subcontinent history
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YojanaSummary: The earliest fort in Delhi can be dated to the 11the century, when the Tomar ruler Anangpal built the fort called Lal kot,. Later, the fort was extended by Pritviraj Chauhan by throwing up massive ramparts around it, and this enlarged city is known as Qila Rai Pithora, the forts of the so called seven cities of Delhi. The Red Fort blends Mughal, Persian, Tamarind, and Hindu styles seamlessly. Every years, on India’s Independence Day, the Prime minister hoists the national flag at the red forts, continuing a tradition that symbolizes the country’s sovereignty and unity.
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The earliest fort in Delhi can be dated to the 11the century, when the Tomar ruler Anangpal built the fort called Lal kot,. Later, the fort was extended by Pritviraj Chauhan by throwing up massive ramparts around it, and this enlarged city is known as Qila Rai Pithora, the forts of the so called seven cities of Delhi. The Red Fort blends Mughal, Persian, Tamarind, and Hindu styles seamlessly. Every years, on India’s Independence Day, the Prime minister hoists the national flag at the red forts, continuing a tradition that symbolizes the country’s sovereignty and unity.
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