<p>Built by Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in 14th century, Adilabad Fort is one of the most interesting forts and one of the most underrated places to visit in Delhi.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Though the fort is located right next to the better known Tughlaqabad Fort, Adilabad fort ruins have always been neglected by visitors. Also considered as the fourth fort of Delhi, it gives the view of a large portion of the city from a vantage point. <br /><br />The fort is built on the plan of Tughlaqabad Fort but is comparatively smaller than its predecessor.<br /><br /> Simply a piece of forgotten beauty the Adilabad Fort is right in the middle of a desolate piece of land. It is under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), but despite this fact, common people are unaware of the existence of this architectural marvel.<br /><br />The main hurdle in the path of the popularity of this fort is the improper access to this place. In fact, it is hugely unpopular even among the locals. Infact, they don’t even know much about the existence of this place. The best way to reach Adilabad is to ask for directions from the officials sitting at the ticket counter of Tughlaqabad Fort. <br /><br />A long muddy and irregular pathway will lead you towards the massive fort walls. Most of the interiors are in ruins and the old structure is being looked after by ASI officials. The gardens inside prove to be a treat for visitors as they add to the beauty and ambiance of the place. <br /><br />The remains of the causeway that connects Adilabad to Tughlaqabad are still visible. There are two massive holes inside the fort. It is believed that these holes were actually spots used to support a series of wooden pillars where the royal family members would keep their most valuable items.<br /><br />“Very few people visit this fort and in summers and there are hardly any visitors. A lot of people visit Tughlaqabad, which is visible from here, but none of them turn up at Adilabad. <br /><br />The place inside the fort is well maintained, the gardening and other cleaning procedures are strictly followed everyday in order to keep the essence of the place intact.” Dinesh Kumar Gupta, an ASI official, tells Metrolife. <br /><br />The fort is marked as one of the biggest legacies of Tughlaq dynasty in the country. The visitors to Adilabad are definitely in for a treat as the fort is a piece of beauty trapped in the middle of nowhere and perhaps waiting to be rediscovered once again by modern times.<br /></p>
<p>Built by Mohammad Bin Tughlaq in 14th century, Adilabad Fort is one of the most interesting forts and one of the most underrated places to visit in Delhi.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Though the fort is located right next to the better known Tughlaqabad Fort, Adilabad fort ruins have always been neglected by visitors. Also considered as the fourth fort of Delhi, it gives the view of a large portion of the city from a vantage point. <br /><br />The fort is built on the plan of Tughlaqabad Fort but is comparatively smaller than its predecessor.<br /><br /> Simply a piece of forgotten beauty the Adilabad Fort is right in the middle of a desolate piece of land. It is under the protection of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), but despite this fact, common people are unaware of the existence of this architectural marvel.<br /><br />The main hurdle in the path of the popularity of this fort is the improper access to this place. In fact, it is hugely unpopular even among the locals. Infact, they don’t even know much about the existence of this place. The best way to reach Adilabad is to ask for directions from the officials sitting at the ticket counter of Tughlaqabad Fort. <br /><br />A long muddy and irregular pathway will lead you towards the massive fort walls. Most of the interiors are in ruins and the old structure is being looked after by ASI officials. The gardens inside prove to be a treat for visitors as they add to the beauty and ambiance of the place. <br /><br />The remains of the causeway that connects Adilabad to Tughlaqabad are still visible. There are two massive holes inside the fort. It is believed that these holes were actually spots used to support a series of wooden pillars where the royal family members would keep their most valuable items.<br /><br />“Very few people visit this fort and in summers and there are hardly any visitors. A lot of people visit Tughlaqabad, which is visible from here, but none of them turn up at Adilabad. <br /><br />The place inside the fort is well maintained, the gardening and other cleaning procedures are strictly followed everyday in order to keep the essence of the place intact.” Dinesh Kumar Gupta, an ASI official, tells Metrolife. <br /><br />The fort is marked as one of the biggest legacies of Tughlaq dynasty in the country. The visitors to Adilabad are definitely in for a treat as the fort is a piece of beauty trapped in the middle of nowhere and perhaps waiting to be rediscovered once again by modern times.<br /></p>
