The Tughlaqabad Fort, intended to be completed in four years, remains unfinished due to the curse of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya
While some are terrified by haunted places and prefer to stay away from it, others may be eager to explore them. Delhi has its share of eerie spots, including the infamous Tughlaqabad Fort, also known as the ‘Bhangarh Fort of Delhi’. Similar to Rajasthan’s haunted Bhangarh Fort, Tughlaqabad Fort is also rumored to be haunted by evil spirits that appear at night.
Located just 8 kilometers away from Qutub Minar, this fort is a symbol of the Tughlaq dynasty. It was built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in 1325 AD. The fort also houses the Royal Complex, Meena Bazaar. Once, a wonderful example of Islamic architecture, the Tughlaqabad Fort is now in ruins with shrubs all around.
The Tughlaqabad Fort was being constructed over a span of four years. However, it could never be completed owing to the curse of Sufi Saint Nizamuddin Auliya. Spread over an area of six square kilometers, it has become a major tourist attraction drawing huge crowds on weekends.
Many believe that evil spirits are felt in this fort during evening, but when the Local 18 team spoke to the guard about this, Ramesh Yadav said that though he has been working in this fort for three years, he has never felt or seen anything eerie in the evening. He says it is just a rumor spread by people.
The Tughlaqabad Fort is open from sunrise in the morning to sunset in the evening. The ticket price for entry to this fort is Rs 20 per person. The nearest metro station is Saket.
