Qila Rai Pithora

Qila Rai Pithora or Lal Kot (lit. "Rai Pithora's Fort") is a fortified complex in present-day Delhi, which includes the Qutb Minar complex. It was constructed in the reign of Tomar Rajput ruler Anangpal Tomar between c. 1052 - c.1060 CE. It is termed as the "First city of Delhi". Remains of the fort walls are scattered across South Delhi, visible in present Saket, Mehrauli around Qutb complex, Sanjay Van, Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj areas.

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Qila Rai Pithora ranks #2,658 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #98 of the 179 mapped in India. Founded c. 1052, it is older than 89% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 325 atlas entries founded in the 11th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,947 times in the last 60 days, more than 75% of the atlas. 8 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Delhi, 16 km away. See how India compares in the castle statistics.

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