Tughlakabad: Learn about the history and architecture of

Learn about the history and architecture of Tughlakabad, one of the eight cities of Delhi founded by Ghyasuddin Tughluk in 1320. Discover the legends, monuments and attractions of this abandoned township and book online tickets for ASI monuments. Tughlaqabad Fort was built in 1321, by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, the very first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty. Tughlaq’s name was Ghazi Malik, and he started out as a governor under the rule of Alauddin Khalji. According to popular legend, when Mubarak Khalji succeeded his father’s throne, Ghazi Malik suggested that he build a fortified city during his rule. Khalji laughed off the proposition, telling Ghazi Malik to do it himself when he became king. Little did he know that his joke was a ... It was built by Ghiyasudddin Tughlaq, the first Sultan of the Tughlaq Dynasty in 1321. In spite of its grandeur and greatness, it was abandoned not long after it was completed. Legend has it that Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq wanted a powerful fortress which could stand up to a Mongol assault. Tughluqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, India. Ghiyasuddin Tughluq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty and ruler of the Delhi Sultanate, constructed it in 1321 when he established the third historic city of Delhi. However, it was later abandoned in 1327.