Feroz Shah Kotla Fort
Balmiki Basti, Vikram Nagar,
The Feroz Shah Kotla or Kotla was a fortress built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq to house his version of Delhi city called Ferozabad. Now in ruins, the historic monument still stands as a memoir of Delhi’s history. The arena also houses a pristine polished sandstone Topra Ashokan pillar from the 3rd century B.C., one of the many pillars of the Ashoka left by the Mauryan emperor. Other than the Ashokan Pillar, the Fort complex also houses the Jami Masjid (Mosque), a Baoli and a large garde...
The Feroz Shah Kotla or Kotla was a fortress built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq to house his version of Delhi city called Ferozabad. Now in ruins, the historic monument still stands as a memoir of Delhi’s history. The arena also houses a pristine polished sandstone Topra Ashokan pillar from the 3rd century B.C., one of the many pillars of the Ashoka left by the Mauryan emperor. Other than the Ashokan Pillar, the Fort complex also houses the Jami Masjid (Mosque), a Baoli and a large garden complex. The entire complex offers a wide spectrum of historical essence for movie shootings.
Contact Person
Sh. N.K Pathak Superintending Archaeologist Delhi Circle, Delhi- Mini Circle Rajendra Dehuri Superintending Archaeologist
Archaeological Survey of India
011‐24654832
circledel.asi@gmail.com
www.asidelhicircle.co.in/
Connectivity
Nearest Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport (17.1 Km away)
Nearest Railway Station - New Delhi Railway Station (3.7 Km away)
Climate
Min. +5 Degree Celcius
Max. +45 Degree Celcius
Accomodation
Several Star category hotels are available.
Medical Services
Specialty hospitals are available.