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Purana Qila

पुराना क़िला Purānā Qilā, Old Fort

Purana Qila
Photo: A.Savin, FAL (licence)

The walled citadel of Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was later turned into an urban village before becoming a monument. Ruins of the 16th-century city of Shergarh, this complex sits on top of what is believed to be the site of Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata epic. The citadel contains several structures which include 3 gateways. Apart from that the complex contain a pavilion, a mosque along with a hammam and step well

  • Wheelchair accessible
Address
Mathura Rd
Getting there
near Delhi Zoo
Hours
Closed · opens 9 am
Weekly hours
Mon9 am–5 pm
Tue9 am–5 pm
Wed9 am–5 pm
Thu9 am–5 pm
Fri9 am–5 pm
Sat9 am–5 pm
Sun9 am–5 pm
Price
₹5 for Indians, ₹100 for foreigners

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Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.