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Why to visit Feroz Shah Kotla Fort
One of Delhi's oldest buildings is Feroz Shah Kotla Fort, which Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq constructed in 1354. Due to Tughlaqabad's water shortage, this stronghold, also known as Kotla, was constructed on the Yamuna River's banks.
Gorgeous grounds surround the imposing fort.Highlights include the polished sandstone Topra Ashokan pillar from the third century BC and an antique Baoli (stepwell).
Every Thursday, when people gather here for prayers, the Feroz Shah Kotla Fort is crowded. This weekly phenomenon has an intriguing explanation. It is thought that Jinns visit the fort from heaven to grant people's wishes.
Highlights of the Feroz Shah Kotla Fort:
- One of the largest and most historic mosques still standing in the nation was erected by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and is known as Jami Masjid. The mosque can accommodate up to 25,000 people at once due to its size.
- One of the many pillars that the Mauryan emperors left behind, this pillar is one of the few that still stands firm amid the eroding ruins of the stronghold.
- Baoli lies in the middle of a sizable courtyard that is constructed in the shape of underground homes and is situated on the northwestern side of the Ashokan pillar.
Architecture of the Feroz Shah Kotla Fort:
- Malik Ghazi and Abdul Hakk, who designed it, essentially constructed it in the form of an amorphous polygon.
- The Ashokan Pillar, Jama Masjid, and the Baoli are the three noteworthy landmarks that can be found here.
- However most of the fort has been left to ruins, a lot of people still go there to visit.
Entrance fee and timings at Feroz Shah Kotla Fort:
- From 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, the Feroz Shah Kotla Fort is open to the public. There are many monuments inside the fort to view, therefore it takes around two and a half hours to tour the entire fort. Although the fort is open from 10:00am to 4:30pm, that is the optimum time to visit.
- The cost of the ticket is Rs. 5 for citizens of India and SAARC nations. For the purchase of the ticket, foreign nationals must pay a fee of Rs. 100. Children under the age of 15 are admitted free of charge.
