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Its construction was started by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1638, and was completed in 1648. The main attraction of the fort is its beautiful palaces and public buildings. Lahore Gate or Main gate of the fort; the Diwan-i-Am or Hall for public audiences, Diwan-i-Khas or Hall for private audiences, Rang Mahal or Water-cooled apartment of royal ladies, and the Pearl Mosque, which is built of white marble are main attraction for tourists. There is also a small museum and a small shopping arcade inside the fort.
Old Fort or Purana Qila: It is situated in southeast of New Delhi area. This fort is believed to be the site of Indraprastha or the original city of Delhi. Sher Shah, the Afghan ruler, completed the fort during his reign from 1538-45. The fort consists of massive walls, three large gateways and a small octagonal red sandstone tower, the Sher Mandal, which was used by Humayun as a library. The Qila-i-Kuhram Mosque, or the Mosque of Sher Shah is located nearby the fort.
Tughlakabad Fort: Tughlakabad Fort is believed to be the third city of Delhi. The ruined fortress of Tughlakabad is 8 km east of the famous Qutub Minar. The tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlak, the founder of the dynasty who built the city, is located near the main entrance to the fort. The near by fort of Adilabad, south of Tughlakabad Fort, was built by Ghiyas-ud-din's son and successor, Muhammad bin Tughlak.
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