Qila Rai Pithora

Qila Rai Pithora
Lal Kot
Lal Kot - The fort built by Anangpal Tomar
LocationMehrauli, Delhi, India
Coordinates28°31′N 77°11′E / 28.52°N 77.18°E / 28.52; 77.18
Builtc. 1052 – c.1060 CE
Original useFortress of Tomars
ArchitectAnangpal Tomar
Location in Delhi, India, Asia
Qila Rai Pithora (India)

Qila Rai Pithora or Lal Kot (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 Rajput Tomar ruler 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.

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