Purana Quila
Covering
a circuit of about a mile, the walls of the fort have three gates and are surrounded
by a mat fed by the river Yamuna.
The wall was built by Humayun while the buildings in the fort are attributed
to Sher Shar. The notable buildings that have survived in the fort are the Sher
Mandal and the Quila-I-kholina Mosque.
Sher Mandal is a two storeyed octagonal tower which was used by Humayun as his
library. The mosque, built around 1541-42, is a landmark in Indo Islamic architecture.
The architect has shown skill by enriching each part with moulding, bracketed
openings, marble inlay, carving and other establishments.
A variety of materials have also been used to construct the small mosque (168
x 44 feet). The entrance arch is of marble, the spandrels of red sandstone studded
with marble bossed, the columns and pilasters of black and white marble.
Delhi : Places to See
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Humayun's Tomb »
Jama
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Safdarjung's Tomb »
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Lakshmi
Narayan Mandir
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