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Salimgarh Fort

Salimgarh Fort
Entrance Gate to Salimgarh Fort
Military structure
NameSalimgarh Fort
Part ofDelhi
TypeIndia
Built1546 AD
Built byIslam Shah Suri of Sur Dynasty
Construction
materials
Stones and Bricks
Current
condition
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Red Fort Complex
Open to
the public
Yes
Controlled byIndian Government

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Salimgarh Fort ( , ،literally "Salim’s Fort") was built in 1546 AD, in Delhi, in a former island of the Yamuna River, by Salim Shah Suri, son of Sher Shah Suri. There was a pause in Mughal rule when in 1540 AD Sher Shah Suri defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun (and ousted him from Delhi) and established the Sur dynasty rule in Delhi. Sur dynasty rule lasted till 1555 AD when Humayun regained his kingdom by defeating Sikander Suri, the last ruler of the dynasty. During the Mughal period, in later years, while building the Red Fort and Shahjahanbad, several Mughal rulers including Emperor Shahjahan who is credited with completing Shahjahanabad in 1639 AD had camped at this fort. It is said that Humayun had camped at this fort for three days before launching his successful attack for recapturing Delhi.

Aurangzeb, the Mughal Emperor, converted the fort into a prison, which practice was perpetuated by the British who took control of the fort in 1857. The Fort is part of the Red Fort Complex. The complex was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, which obligates Archeological Survey of India (ASl) to ensure well planned conservation measures for the heritage monuments.

Salimgarh Fort Video

The majestic Salimgarh Fort built by Salim Shah Suri, son of Sher Shah Suri on an island along the west bank of Yamuna has been in a dilapidated condition. Built in 1546, it was part of the Red Fort complex, however a railway track had put the fort out of bounds for visitors till August this year.
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