Delhi is such a city in India that it was the center of power and governance since ancient times. Delhi was ruled by many kings and foreign rulers. Some rulers came here with the intention of robbery and went away after looting valuables from there. And some ruler came here and after seeing the beauty of this place and the smart city, he started ruling here and changed the rule of the kingdom according to his own opinion.
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Some of these rulers had also built their own cities. From ancient times till now 7 major cities have been built and among them, the first and main city which is known as Qila Rai Pithora is going to tell you about it. Qila Rai Pithora was the first city of Delhi and this city was very prosperous and secure. This city was established by Anagpal, the ruler of the Tomar dynasty. At that time this city was known as Lal Kot.
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Rule of the Chauhan dynasty
After a few years, the Tomar dynasty was defeated by the Chauhan dynasty, and Lal Kot was taken into its possession. Later this fort was expanded by the great emperor Prithviraj Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty. Prithviraj Chauhan built the fort, fort, and monument here. Prithviraj Chauhan was also known as Raipithora. That is why this fort is known as Qila Rai Pithora. Qila Rai Pithora was a flourishing city but over time many parts of this fort were changed due to invasions by invaders and after Prithviraj Chauhan’s defeat by Muhammad Ghori in 1192 when Delhi was ruled by the Muslim Sasans.
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Today this fort some parts of this city have become dilapidated and destroyed, and some parts have remained and are being conserved. Parts of the wall and fort of this city are still found in Maroli, Saket, and Vansh Kunj areas.
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Why is it called Qila Rai Pithora?
The expansion and construction of Qila Rai Pithora were under Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj Chauhan is also known as Raipithora. Due to the development and construction by Prithviraj Chauhan, it got recognition as Qila Raipithora and it is called Qila Raipithora.
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History of Qila Rai Pithora
Ancient Delhi was ruled by the Tomar dynasty around the 12th century. During the Tomar dynasty, Delhi was also known as Lalkot. Later Tomar dynasty was defeated by the Chauhan dynasty and the rule of the Chauhan dynasty was established in Delhi. Chouhan Rajvansh expanded the city a lot during his reign. King Prithviraj Chouhan is the most powerful and brave king of the dynasty. Prithviraj Chauhan had expanded this fort a lot. He had built many bastions, forts, and huge walls. Prithviraj Chauhan was known as Rai Pithora, hence the name of this fort was also named Qila Rai Pithora.
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Later in 1192, Prithviraj Chauhan was defeated by Mohammad Ghori in the Battle of Tarayan and Delhi was occupied by the Muslim Empire. Mohammad Ghori had given his kingdom of India to Qutbuddin Aibak who was his servant. In this way, the rule of the slave dynasty started in Delhi and Qutubuddin Aibak was the first king of the slave dynasty.
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Interesting facts about Qila Rai Pithora
- Qila Rai Pithora is also known as Lal Kot.
- Qila Rai Pithora is the prosperous first city of Delhi.
- This fort was built and expanded by the Chauhan king Prithviraj.
- This fort was won by the Chauhan dynasty from the Tomato dynasty.
- In ancient times this city was also known as Yoginipur.
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Address and a google map of Qila Rai Pithora
Address: 1, Press Enclave Marg, Kutub Golf Course, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110017
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Images of Qila Rai Pithora
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Other Tourist Places near Qila Rai Pithora Delhi
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- Mehrauli Archaeological Park
- Jahaz Mahal
- Alai Minar
- Darya Khan Tomb
- Rajon Ki Baoli
- Zafar Mahal
- Sanjay Van Lake
- Jamali Kamali Tomb
- Iltutmishs Tomb
- Tomb of Balban
- Muhammad Quli Khan Tomb
- Tomb of Azim Khan
- Tomb of Adham Khan
- AllaudinS Tomb and Madrasa
- Tomb of Imam Zamin
- Bade Mandir
- Lal Mahal
- Hauz I Shamsi
- Chattarpur Mandir
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