Archaeological Museum — Attraction in Delhi

Delhi, being a historical city, has many structures, sites, and monuments.Purana Qila happens to be just one of them. It is known to be the oldest structure ever built in the city. It was built by Humayun in 1533 and later, when the city came under the rule of Sher Shah Suri, further construction works were carried out. Talaqi Darwaza and Humayun Darwaza of this partly-in-ruins monument are examples of the amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.

It's interesting to note that this masterpiece was once the site of Indraprastha, the capital city during the rule of the Pandavas. The same site was the city of Dina Panah during Humayun's rule, after which Sher Shah Suri took over. He eventually raised the stature and significance of the citadel at Purana Qila by building a sprawling city-area around it, with the qila being in the center. The city around the citadel was accompanied with two huge gates towards its west - the Kabuli or Lal Darwaza and the Kotla-Firoz Shah Gate on the Delhi-Mathura Road.

The Purana Qila is home to Qal'a-i-Kuhna-Masjid, which boasts of the Mughal style of architecture. The western end of the courtyard has a shallow tank in the middle, which originally had a fountain running in between them. The monument is replete with arches that are built in the shape of lotus cusps. It contains a series of decorative bands with inscriptions in myriad geometric designs.

The design of the central mihrab is unique, where the technique of one recess sinking into the other has been applied. The northern and southern sides above the side entrances consist of oriel windows, which admit light into the entire qila. To the south of the qila is Sher Mandal, which is believed to have been used as a pleasure-tower. Originally constructed as a pleasure-tower, it was used by Humayun as his library. One theory of his death is that he fell from the stairs of this library and died.

Its a perfect place for cluples and also for family. The boating in lake outside the fort gives you a amazing adventures feeling.

Entry fee :- 20 rupees per person (Indian) 200 rupee per person for foreegn tourist 25 per person for camcorder

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The museum of Purana Qila is the first thing you see upon entering the fort. Inside this museum, you get to see many types of old objects that are related to the kings and the fort. (Brief History of Museum ) Archaeological Museum, Purana Qila was established in 1973, the main purpose of which was to display the archaeological remains obtained from the archaeological excavations conducted from 1969 to 1973 on the Purana Qila mound. This excavation was done with the aim of knowing the ancient history of the fort and the archaeological remains here. This museum is located on the right side of the main entrance (Western Gate) of Purana Qila. On the basis of the archaeological remains obtained from the excavations, there is evidence of continuous settlement from this site from the Mauryan period to the early Mughal period (3rd century BC to 16th century AD). It is estimated that there must have been an ancient culture here around 1000 BC, in which painted grey pottery must have been used, since such pottery has been obtained from unlevel deposits here. This site is also known as Indraprastha Sthal. It is mentioned in the Mahabharata epic as Indraprastha, the capital of the Pandavas. Apart from the archaeological remains obtained from excavations, important objects obtained from Delhi and the National Capital Region have also been displayed in...

Purana Qila Museum

The fort is one of the most enchanting tourist sites that recount the history of Delhi in detail. It is said to protect the relics of the city of Indraprastha built by the Pandavas about 5,000 years ago. Constructed by the Mughal emperor, Humayun it is a manifestation of the grandeur of the Mughal art. Humayun Darwaza, Bara Darwaza, and Talaqi Darwaza are the three majestic gates built with red sandstone. Entry was restricted through the Talaqi Darwaza as the name Talaqi means ‘forbidden'. The other two attractions at the fort site are Qila-I-Kuhna Mosque and Sher Mandal. Moreover, Qila-i-Kuhna is a domed mosque with pointed arches and five doorways. With the combination of white marble and red sandstone, the mosque looks amazing. Sher Mandal is a double storey tower and it is said that Humayun died after he fell from the second floor of this tower. Also, there is a museum inside the Purana Qila complex that conserves and exhibits the various artifacts dated back to 1400 A.D. In the past, the fort has served as the place for several plays and cultural events like music and dance shows. One can enjoy a boat ride in the Purana Qila Lake, especially during day-time in winters. In the evening, a light and sound show is held that highlights the various stories connected with Delhi’s past and...