It has been gathered from the history of Tughlakabad, that the founder of the city was Giyasuddin Tughlak, a governor of Turkish origin. He reigned over the western provinces in a very prominent way. It was between 1321 and 1325 AD, that Tughlakabad was founded, 8 kilometers from the Qutab and 15 kilometers away from the city. During that time Tughlak won the city from Nasiruddin Mohammed after invading Delhi.
The fort was abandoned after 15 years of its construction due to water scarcity. According to certain legends, Tughlakabad was devastated due to the curse of a religious leader named Nijamuddin.
The main attraction of Tughlakabad is the Tughlakabad Fort, which was created by the aforesaid Turk governor. It was constructed with high battlements and the ruins of Tughlakabad Fort, exist till date. Tourists can visit the artificial lake situated at the southern gate of the Tughlakabad fort and also the remarkable tomb of Giyasuddin.
The ruins as well as the sites in the neighboring areas of Tughlakabad are very popular and reveal a lot about the bygone days of the Tughlak dynasty.
Last Updated on 04 July 2011
