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Seven cities of Delhi 1303 1321 1354 1533 A journey in time

4.1 B 4.1 C 4.1 D 4.1 E 4.1 F 4.1 G

As many as seven cities evolved in the region collectively known as Dilli/Delhi. New Delhi was the eighth city founded by the Britishers. Favorable location of Delhi made it a capital of many Emperors. Converging point of trade routes from Lahore, Ajmer, and Patna. Fertile flood plains of river Yamuna. Protection of Aravali Ridge on the west.

Seven cities of Delhi:

Lal-Kot (1060) founded by Anang Pal II Siri (1303) founded by Alaudin Khilji Tughluqabad (1321) founded by Ghiyasud-din Tughlaq Purana Quila (1533) founded by Humayun Firuzabad ( 1354) founded by Firuz Shah Tughlaq Purana Quila (1533) founded by Humayun 1| Delhi Traditional 4.1

Shahjahanabad (1639) founded by Shahjahan

4.1 A 4.1 B 4.1 C 4.1 D 4.1 E 4.1 F 4.1 G

4.1 A
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1060

INITIAL SETTLEMENT
Anang Pal II built the strongly fortified town of Lal Kot some ten kilometres away from Suraj Kund (built by earlier Tomar Ruler) on a more prominent and easily defended hillock. Original wall of Lal-Kot were 3.6 kms with a population of 5-6000 people.

LATER Chauhans captured Delhi from the Tomars in mid 12th century. Prithvi Raj Chauhan III further increased the size of Lal-Kot, known as Qila Rai Pithora. City extended four times. Walls were 8 kms long. Had several gates and many structures including a Temple. A heterogeneous population including bazaars and public spaces, Hauz-i-Shamsi being the most prominent. Stratified residential spaces. (intach, 2005)

1| Delhi Traditional 4.1

18571911

1911

Seven cities of Delhi : Lal Kot 1303 1321 1354 1533

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