Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila) is a beautiful monument of the ancient period built on the bank of Yamuna River. People said, this Fort built by the Pandavas at first, for their Indraprastha kingdom. The northern black polished ware found in 300 BC, which was the period of Mauryan. The earthen pottery surface, animals and humans terracotta figures etc. included in this ware. Sunga period came after the end of the Mauryan period and continued this black polished ware. Another significant point of the Sunga period was Yaksas and coins. In the Sakas and Kushans period, used copper currency instead of coins.

In the Rajput period, the buildings built with brickbats, mud bricks, and rubble. At last, after the ending of the Sultanate period came the most desired Mughal period. Humayun renovated the Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila), in 1533 and took five years to complete the Fort. This Fort built in a small city of Din Panah, which located in Delhi. Sher Shah captured the building, by defeating Humayun, in the time of 1540. Then he named the Fort as Shergarh and ruled here over five years. Shah Jahan built the Lal Quila or Red Fort to shift his capital from Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila). In the British period of 1920, Edwin Lutyens made the Rajpath connect with the Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila).

After independence, this Fort used for the refugees’ camp, of those migrated from Pakistan. This Fort used as a refugee camp, still 1948 year. From the three gateways of Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila), Bara Darwaza is still using by people. Each monument of this Fort has a mysterious history; of those are different from one another.

India ruled by many rulers from ancient periods, and each ruler decorated their area with many architectural monuments. The great Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila) is such a type of creature. That is not a single building, some other large architectural buildings also included, as the part of Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila). The Humayun Darwaza, the Talaqi Darwaza and the Bara Darwaza are the three most significant gates of Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila). To build this creature used red sandstone, which was a very precious material at that time. Besides these, a masjid and a museum built here, as the part of Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila).

Masjid followed a unique style, and the fusion of marble and sandstone made it more gorgeous looking. To reserve depicts of the Mughal era, a good number of artifacts reserved in that museum. Not only this but also have red Fort, Humayun’s tomb etc. to visit in the Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila). By arranging a tour in Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila), you can see the monuments also.

• National Zoological Park: National zoological park opened from the 1959 year, which built very near to the Old Fort in Delhi. This park is working as the reservation of 130 species animals and birds. Chimpanzees, zebras, migratory birds, giraffes, peafowl and other species included in this reservation. National Zoological Park also takes part, in the animal conservation program, with very success.

• National Science Centre: National Science Centre established in 1992, and that is a science museum. Located at the Bhairon Road, The science lover visitors should visit this educational place. The entire exhibit halls help you to increase knowledge of the different parts of science. This museum started to increase knowledge among the students. 

• Red Fort: Red Fort has a vital role in Indian history, emperor Shah Jahan constructed this Fort in 1639. The most important and valuable thing is the first place, where the Indian flag hoisted for the first time. The Prime Minister of India hoisted the flag here in every year. Red sandstone material gives the Fort much attractiveness.

• Lodhi Garden: Lodhi garden covers the 90 acres land, which is a city park in Delhi. Located in the middle area of Khan Market and Safdarjung’s tomb in Lodhi road. In the garden premises, also have various tombs. People use it as a spot for the morning walk. Without any doubt, it must say it is a beautiful place.

• India Gate: India Gate is a significant memorial part of India, which belongs to 70,000 soldiers of those martyred in the time of the First World War. Amar Jawan Jyoti is a place built for showing respect to the Indo- Pakistan war martyred, in 1971. Must make a trip to the Indian gate in Delhi and visit the glorious capital heritage.

• Go to visit the Purana Qila at the peak time, to avoid the crowd. 
• Make a tour plan in the winter season, to escape too hot.
• Leave the Fort before evening time.
• Take ointments to protect yourself from the mosquito.
• Purana Qila connected in many ways, so chose the better way.
• Take enough time to visit the nearest place of Purana Qila.
• Hire a guide to know the history.
• Keep in mind; you must pay to enjoy the light and sound programs.
• You also pay to catch a video of this Fort.
• Confirm your ticket before entering there.

• Get the scenery of Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila) through a video camera, but need to pay the charge. Keep in mind this secret.
• To save you from mosquito bites, bring ointments or mosquito repellent. That is a big problem when you go there to visit in the evening time.

Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila) is the oldest Fort, which turned into a pleasant tourist point. The marvelous monuments of this, keep the glorious moments of before times. Learn many new and exciting things when you visit the Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila). The other related monuments of Delhi Old Fort (Purana Qila), also give much satisfaction.