Qila Rai Pithora

Lal Kot
Lal Kot
	Lal Kot - The fort built by Anangpal Tomar
Location	Mehrauli, Delhi, India
Coordinates	28°31′N 77°11′E / 28.52°N 77.18°E
Built	c. 1052 – c.1060 CE
Original use	Fortress of Tomar clan
Architect	Anangpal Tomar
	Location in Delhi, India, Asia Qila Rai Pithora (India)

Tomar clan

Lal Kot or Qila Rai Pithora (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 Tomar king 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.^[1]

^ ":: Eight Cities of Delhi ::". www.delhitourism.gov.in. Retrieved 23 January 2021.

[1] ":: Eight Cities of Delhi ::". www.delhitourism.gov.in. Retrieved 23 January 2021.

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