Purana qila

• • • • Idols, coins, seals: Latest finds at Purana Qila excavation site Idols, coins, seals: Latest finds at Purana Qila excavation site The artefacts recovered — ranging from idols of Hindu deities to over a hundred coins and almost three dozen seals among others — will be showcased as an Open Air Site Museum at the fort. Excavations at Purana Qila, where the ‘sixth city’ of Delhi once stood, have so far revealed nine cultural levels and a continuous history spanning over 2,500 years. The artefacts recovered — ranging from idols of Hindu deities to over a hundred coins and almost three dozen seals among others — will be showcased as an Open Air Site Museum at the fort. Terracotta plaque of Gaja Laxmi, Mauryan-period ring well are among recoveries Minister of Culture and Tourism and Development of Northeast Region, G Kishan Reddy, made an announcement to this effect following his visit to the site to inspect ongoing excavation work, which was first attempted over six decades ago. “This is the only site in “Purana Qila will be reopened, and the excavated remains will be preserved, conserved, and provided with a shed. The site will be showcased as an Open Air Site Museum, allowing visitors to experience the rich historical legacy of Delhi,” he announced, adding that these will serve as a point of attraction for G-20 Summit delegates. As per the Ministry of Culture, the ongoing leg of excavation work, which was initiated in January, aims to establish “a complete chronology o...

Purana Qila excavations in Delhi reveal pre-Mauryan era settlement New excavations have found pottery shards dating to around 1200 BC to 600 BC, the remains of a 2,500 year-old ring well from the Mauryan era, and a four-room complex probably built 2,300 years ago May 30, 2023 09:08 pm | Updated June 01, 2023 08:02 pm IST - NEW DELHI A fresh round of excavations at the site of Delhi’s Purana Qila or Old Fort has uncovered evidence of the continuous history of the city since the pre-Mauryan era. The findings include shards of Painted Gray Ware pottery which are usually dated to around 1200 BC to 600 BC. Sources said that the site could host one of the accompanying events during the G-20 leadership summit in September. The Purana Qila, built by Sher Shah Suri and Mughal emperor Humayun, is believed by many to be the site of Indraprastha, as mentioned in the Mahabharat. The new excavations have also found remains of a 900-year-old Vaikuntha Vishnu from the Rajput period, a terracotta plaque of Goddess Gaja Lakshmi from the Gupta period, the structural remains of a 2,500-year-old terracotta ring well from the Mauryan period, and a well-defined four-room complex from the Sunga-Kushan period dating back to 2,300 years ago, besides beads, seals, copper coins and a bone needle. Also Read | Trade centre “More than 136 coins and 35 seals and sealings have been discovered from a small excavated area, indicating the site’s pivotal role as a centre for trade activities,” Culture Ministe...

As the name suggests, Purana Quila is one of the oldest forts in Delhi which was built under the Mughal emperor Humayun and the Afghan emperor Sher Shah Suri, though in different times. The monument’s impeccable architectural style and the incredible history attached to it, makes it as one of the must-see place in Delhi. Extending across 1.5 km, the thick ramparts of the fort rises up to a height of 18 meters and have three embowed gateways. First is the Bara Darwaza ‘Big Gate’ that faces the west, second gate is the Humayun Darwaza from where one can see Humayun’s Tomb. Both the gates are used for the entry inside the fort except for the third gate i.e Talaqi Darwaza which literally means ‘the forbidden gate’. All the gates are double storied provided with huge bastions ornamented with colorful marbles. The fort is an interesting fusion of both Mughal and the Indian architectural style; which can be seen in the overhanging balconies ‘Jharokhas’ topped by pillared pavilions ‘Chattris’ that reminds of the rajasthani architecture. All these are still restored including few of the interior structures like Qila-i-kuhna mosque and Sher mandal. Built by Sher Shah Suri, Qila-i-kuhna is a single domed prayer hall which seems to be the replica of Jami Mosque. The monument has five-pointed horseshoe shaped arches on the doorway that shows an influence of the pre-Mughal architectural design. Whereas, Sher Mandal is an octagonal double-storeyed tower made of red sandstone, which is to...

Purana Qila, the Urdu name fort Old Fort which was formerly called Shergarh or Sher Fort is one of the oldest forts in Delhi. It is made of red sandstone and has three arched gates. If you like integrity, then this is the perfect place for your outing. You will find a blend of Mughal, Afghan and Hindu architecture in the construction of the building. It is a huge fort and will take about two and a half to three hours to explore the whole fort. It is often called Delhi ka Purana Qila by the locals. The fort is believed to be more than 5000 years old. India is a land of The place is more popular because of its location on the Delhi Mathura road at the heart of the city. This place has an amazing blend of Afghan architecture, Mughal architecture, Hindu architecture, and Rajasthani style. It is one of the The walls of the Qila are so old and rugged, yet it feels they have a story to tell, a story to convey to the upcoming generations. The key attraction of the place is three magnificent gateways, the Qila-i-Kuhna, a single domed structure built in typical Mughal architectural style with five doorways, the Sher Mandal, the spot from which Emperor Humayun slipped and died, a light and sound show, and Purana Qila boating experience at the outskirts of the fort. Purana Qila Delhi visitor Information • Old Fort Timing: The Purana Qila timings are from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The Purana Qila timings are applicable on all the 7 days of the week. • Purana Qila Location/Address: Mathura...

Historic fort in Delhi, India Purana Qila Location Delhi, India Founded 1538 Founder Original use Fortress Purana Qila ( lit. 'Old Fort') is one of the oldest forts in History [ ] Pre-Islamic habitation and Indraprastha theory [ ] Excavations point to traces and continued habitation from the 1000 BC, during the Pandavon Ka Qila ( Dinpanah [ ] The origins of the Purana Qila lie in the walls of Dinpanah, the new city of Delhi was being constructed by Shergarh, where the governor resided. His project, however, was a continuation of Humayun's construction of a citadel for a royal city. He also built many structures inside the fort. Additions to the fort have been believed to have been made even after his rule. The extent of his contribution to the fort's construction is disputed. The historical attribution of its construction is also uncertain judging from primary sources. Purana Qila and its environs flourished as the [ citation needed] British Era [ ] World War 2 [ ] During the Asia-Pacific War (1941-1945), over 2000 Japanese civilians were interned in British India, of whom around 554 were women and 224 children. Plans to intern Japanese living in British India, along with surveillance of persons of interest, were put into place from as early as July 1940, with preparations to open internment camps made from at least February 1941. After war broke out between Japan and the Allies later that year, Japanese civilians in India, along with those of other now-enemy nations, were...

Purana Qila or the Old Fort is believed to the oldest Fort in Delhi, dating back to Humayun and Sher Shah Suri. But a recent discovery has lead archaeologist to believe the fort existed long before Mughals came, dating back to 3rd Century BC, pre-Mauryan period. Delhi has been witness to many political shifts throughout the century, with different dynasty creating an impression of Delhi of their own. Delhi has got hundreds of museum, forts and monuments, narrating the tale of history. One such monument is the Old Fort near Pragati Maidan (Mathura road). The Fort has got numerous attractions and one such is the Purana Qila Museum. The museum traces the historical evolution of various kingdoms. We all have read about the history of various dynasty and kingdoms that rules over Delhi but it is a bit hard to remember. This famous museum of Delhi solves that problem for us. The Purana Qila museum or the Archaeological Site Museum exhibits the history of the various dynasty. It’s not just the information but the way it is presented makes it easy to understand. Each and every dynasty and kingdom are mentioned with the names of rulers and their ruling period. The museum also exhibits remains of various dynasties. It’s not every day that you get to experience the history of more than 2 centuries, explained and stored in a single museum. The city is believed to be more than 5,000 years old, established by Pandavas as the city named, Indraprastha. Despite such a rich history, many fac...

New Delhi: Delhi’s Purana Qila is being excavated for the fifth time, and archaeologists have reached the pre-Mauryan level. “This is the only place in Delhi providing insights into continuous history spanning over 2,500 years,” archaeologist Vasant Kumar Swarnkar said at a recent presentation to a packed hall at Delhi’s India International Centre. What really surprised him and the discussion moderator, BM Pande, is that so many turned up to hear the talk on archaeology. Such is the unprecedented hunger for history among Indians today. “There was a time when only a few people used to participate in such discussions, and today there are so many people that there is no place to sit. This is a good sign,” said Pande. During his 45-minute presentation, Swarnkar gave an extensive account of the Purana Qila excavations conducted in different periods: 1954-1955, 1969-1973, 2013-2014, 2017-2018, and then recently in 2023. “The target could not be reached during the previous excavations,” he said. A picture of the excavation site | Credit: ASI As the archaeologist concluded his presentation, an audience member asked why the same place was being excavated repeatedly. “The location of the Purana Qila is very important,” replied Swarnkar. “It has a historical trade route on one side and the Yamuna river on the other.” Swarnkar’s presentation also showed rare excavation pictures from former Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) director Braj Basi Lal’s e...

The Purana Qila, literally ‘old fort’, is located on a site which has a long history of habitation. Excavations have revealed definite layers from the fourth/third centuries B.C., and pottery fragments that could date from an era approximately 1000 -500 B.C. Popular tradition in fact links the site to the ancient city of Indraprastha, described in the epic, the Mahabrarata, as having been founded by the Pandava brothers on the banks of the river Yamuna. Though the epic itself talks of the subsequent abandonment of the city, the memory of the place name lived on in the later village of ‘Indarpat’ – that was within these walls till the beginning of the twentieth century. In 1533, the second Mughal emperor Humayun (reigned 1530-40 and 1555-56), decided to build on this spot a fort that was called Dinpanah – the ‘refuge of the faith’. It is believed that the walls and gates of the fort were completed within a year, and it is not unlikely that many other buildings were added in the next few years. Humayun’s reign was interrupted in 1540 when Sher Shah Sur, the Afghan-origin chieftain from eastern India, ousted Humayun from the throne to capture Delhi and the Indian empire. Sher Shah and his successor ruled till 1555, when Humayun returned to reclaim the throne back but then died within a few months of it. The walls of the fort form a rectangle with a perimeter of about 1.9 kilometers. The eastern side was originally bounded by the Yamuna, but the river has long since changed it...

Purana Qila or the Old Fort is believed to the oldest Fort in Delhi, dating back to Humayun and Sher Shah Suri. But a recent discovery has lead archaeologist to believe the fort existed long before Mughals came, dating back to 3rd Century BC, pre-Mauryan period. Delhi has been witness to many political shifts throughout the century, with different dynasty creating an impression of Delhi of their own. Delhi has got hundreds of museum, forts and monuments, narrating the tale of history. One such monument is the Old Fort near Pragati Maidan (Mathura road). The Fort has got numerous attractions and one such is the Purana Qila Museum. The museum traces the historical evolution of various kingdoms. We all have read about the history of various dynasty and kingdoms that rules over Delhi but it is a bit hard to remember. This famous museum of Delhi solves that problem for us. The Purana Qila museum or the Archaeological Site Museum exhibits the history of the various dynasty. It’s not just the information but the way it is presented makes it easy to understand. Each and every dynasty and kingdom are mentioned with the names of rulers and their ruling period. The museum also exhibits remains of various dynasties. It’s not every day that you get to experience the history of more than 2 centuries, explained and stored in a single museum. The city is believed to be more than 5,000 years old, established by Pandavas as the city named, Indraprastha. Despite such a rich history, many fac...

• • • • Idols, coins, seals: Latest finds at Purana Qila excavation site Idols, coins, seals: Latest finds at Purana Qila excavation site The artefacts recovered — ranging from idols of Hindu deities to over a hundred coins and almost three dozen seals among others — will be showcased as an Open Air Site Museum at the fort. Excavations at Purana Qila, where the ‘sixth city’ of Delhi once stood, have so far revealed nine cultural levels and a continuous history spanning over 2,500 years. The artefacts recovered — ranging from idols of Hindu deities to over a hundred coins and almost three dozen seals among others — will be showcased as an Open Air Site Museum at the fort. Terracotta plaque of Gaja Laxmi, Mauryan-period ring well are among recoveries Minister of Culture and Tourism and Development of Northeast Region, G Kishan Reddy, made an announcement to this effect following his visit to the site to inspect ongoing excavation work, which was first attempted over six decades ago. “This is the only site in “Purana Qila will be reopened, and the excavated remains will be preserved, conserved, and provided with a shed. The site will be showcased as an Open Air Site Museum, allowing visitors to experience the rich historical legacy of Delhi,” he announced, adding that these will serve as a point of attraction for G-20 Summit delegates. As per the Ministry of Culture, the ongoing leg of excavation work, which was initiated in January, aims to establish “a complete chronology o...