Hauz Khas Fort in New Delhi is located near Hauz Khas Village of south delhi. Both Hauz Khas Village (often referred as HKV) and Fort are very popular amongst locals and tourists. The fort is also on the cards for photo & video shoots and has been filmed in several Bollywood movies.
The area, Hauz Khas also houses a lake and a deer park, which are adjacent to both, the village and the fort. People visiting to Hauz Khas might often see more tourist footfall in the Village than the locals. HKV is mostly famous for its cafes, bars, restaurants, tattoo shops, apparel stores, fashion accessories etc. There are several markets and residences in the nearing localities, and the residents often visit the park for morning and evening walks, runs, sprints, and other outdoor activities. Fort, village, lake and park are all interconnected and to be explored by foot.
Although it is named deer park but people here can also find rabbits, peacocks, guinea pigs and various breeds of birds, animals and insects.
History of Hauz Khas Fort:
Like any other fort, castle, heritage site etc, this fort too has a history to it, less significant but not negligible. The fort was built by Alauddin Khilji in 1284 AD with the purpose to supply continuous water to Siri Fort. The construction of the fort was undertaken by the architect Malik Ghazi Shahna and is based on the Indo-Islamic architecture.
This medieval age architecture was one of the stepping stones for the beginning of Delhi as the capital of first Muslim rulers in India. Even the name Hauz Khas says so; word hauz means ‘pond’ in urdu whereas khas means ‘royal’. The fort is built near a water tank from which the name for the fort and location came from. Initially the fort was named Hauz-i-khas by the then emperor. Later Firoz Shah Tuglaq got the water tank rebuild as the royal baths and renamed the fort to Hauz Khas Fort.
Tombs and structures among the Tomb of Firoz Shah in the fort were built during the Tughlaq dynasty. Other structures being mosque, pavilion, and theological college. There is also a madrasa to be seen at the edge of the lake; all constructed by Firoz Shah Tughluq between 1352 AD – 1354 AD.
Now what lies there is mostly green lawns and left overs of what was. The ruins surround a T shaped pavilion in the fort. Tomb of Firoz Shah can be found at the intersection of the two wings of the L-shaped building of madrasa.
The fort is open to everyone, 7 days a week from morning to evening (10:30 am - 7 pm). There ain't any entry fee to it.
Amazing article adorned awesome pictures.
Amazing article adorned with awesome pictures.
You have shared great History of Hauz Khas Fort. Its look very attractive, now planning to see this.
Amazing information you’ve shared about the historical perspectives of the fort. I love to visit historical places and your article encourages me to learn more about historical places.
Such a nice read! I have been to Delhi but never explored this side
This looks and sounds like such a great place to visit!
I would love to see a tomb in person. This looks beautiful
I have no idea that such a historical place exist in India!
Thank you for sharing such an informative article. I loved it.
I have heard about the fort but read about the history for the first time. The pictures are really beautiful will check out when I get a chance to visit this place.
Another amazing place to explore in Delhi. I will definitely going to visit this place for sure. Thanks for sharing useful information
I have never visited this place before. You gave a perfect tour of the place and the pictures are really mesmerizing.
I live in Delhi, still haven’t visited such a beautiful place. I will surely ask my hubby to have picnic here
Yes, I have visited this place with my hubby and bro.
It is really nice and one of the best place to hang out in Delhi.
I have never visited this fort but definitely try to visit in future. Good information shared and pictures are just amazing.
Wow there’s so much more to check out in Delhi. Next time for sure I have all these things marked on my list.
The picture looks fascinating, seems you enjoyed a lot. This place has been on my wish list since long. Indeed a beautiful travel spot.
I’ve heard so much about Hauz Khas, super happy to learn about the fort, its history and such amazing pictures that make me want to visit soon!
I have never been to Delhi! When I visit Delhi, I will definitely check out Hauz Khas… Loved the post!
I always wanted to see Hauz khas fort but couldn’t make it yet, thanks to you for giving us a virtual tour of this place through your well researched post.
I have been to thadhi (as we used to call it in college days) but I never knew the history. I didn’t know it was built by Alauddin Khilji. After watching Padmavat movie, I developed a little hatred for the emperor but I have always loved Hauz khas fort.
I never heared abt this place evn dn knw wht is the histroy behind it.. Thankyou for sharing this…now really I wanted to visit this historical place but i have never been in delhi befor. Will definetly visit this fort for sure when i comming there
That’s such an informative blog post. Never knew Hauz Khas had a fort and that too, with such bomb architectural design. Love it!
I was intrigued to learn about the history of Hauz Khas Fort. Thanks for this important piece of history.