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Urban HistoryASI Protected Monument
Purana Qila
AddressPragati Maidan, Delhi, India
Managed byArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Today's hoursOpen today 9 AM – 7 PM
Tickets fromFrom ₹30
TypeFort
Time needed1.5–2 hrs
Location
About
A sprawling walled fort built in the 16th century, believed to occupy the site of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. It was fortified in stages by Mughal emperor Humayun and later Sher Shah Suri, whose Sher Mandal library building still stands within the complex. Humayun died here in 1556 after falling down its stairs. The fort's massive Bara Darwaza and Humayun Darwaza gates remain among Delhi's most impressive Mughal-era fortifications.
Did you know? Purana Qila is believed to stand on the site of Indraprastha, the legendary capital of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata — excavations here have unearthed Painted Grey Ware pottery dating back over 2,500 years, among the oldest continuous settlement evidence in Delhi.
Opening hours
| Mon–Sun | 9 AM – 7 PM |
Tickets
Adult Indian
₹30Foreigners Adult/Kid
₹300Kids/Students Indian
FreeFacilities
RestroomParking (Parking available near the Old Fort area, including at the adjacent Delhi Zoo)
