Siri Fort
Siri Fort, in the city of New Delhi, was built during the rule of Alauddin Khalji, second ruler of Khalji Dynasty, of Delhi Sultanate to defend the city from the onslaught of the Mongols. It was the second of the seven cities of medieval Delhi built around 1303 which at present is seen only in ruins with a few remnants due to its poor quality construction as compared to previous fort constructions in India (pictured).
| Siri Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of South Delhi | |
| New Delhi, India in India | |
Southern Gate Ruins of the Siri Fort near Panchsheel Park | |
Siri Fort wall and Tohfe Wala Gumbad dome near the Jat village of Shahpur Jat. | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Afghan-Seljuk-styled Fort |
| Controlled by | Indian Government |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruin |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 28°33′09″N 77°13′25″E / 28.5524°N 77.2235°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | September 1303 |
| Built by | Khalji Dynasty |
| Materials | Stone and Bricks |
| Demolished | 1540–1545 |
| Battles/wars | Mongol siege of Delhi |
Near the Siri Fort ruins modern auditoriums, the Asian Games Village Complex and residential and commercial establishments fill the modern landscape between the Khel Gaon Marg and the Aurobindo Marg in the heart of South Delhi.