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Qila Rai Pithora
Historic site in Delhi, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lal Kot or Qila Rai Pithora (lit. "Rai Pithora's Fort") is a fortified complex in present-day Delhi, which includes the Qutb Minar complex. It was constructed in the reign of Tomara king Anangpal Tomar between c. 1052 - c.1060 CE. It is termed as the "First city of Delhi". Remains of the fort walls are scattered across South Delhi, visible in present Saket, Mehrauli around Qutb complex, Sanjay Van, Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj areas.[1]
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Lal Kot | |
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![]() Lal Kot - The fort built by Anangpal Tomar | |
Location | Mehrauli, Delhi, India |
Coordinates | 28.52°N 77.18°E / 28.52; 77.18 |
Built | c. 1052 – c.1060 CE |
Original use | Fortress of Tomara dynasty |
Architect | Anangpal Tomar |
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