About Salimgarh Fort, Delhi
Salimgarh Fort, the Fort of Emperor Salim Shah Suri was constructed in 16th century and is right next to the Red Fort and is a part of the fort complex. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it holds lot of importance among historical monuments in Delhi. Salimgarh Fort was converted into a prison during British rule, it where the British army held the Indian freedom fighters imprisoned whose memorial has now been developed inside the fort, owing to which, it has been renamed to the ‘Swatantra Senani Smarak' (Freedom Fighters' Memorial). It was also used to store their artillery units after the first war of Independence in 1857. Surrounded by solid masonry walls, the Salimgarh Fort is polygonal in shape and even though its magnificence has been reduced to ruins now, it remains an important landmark of the grandeur of Indian history. The Fort is open round the clock for anyone to visit with no admission fee. It takes around 40 minutes exploring this huge structure. Visitors to the Fort can also visit the Red Fort which is right next to it or attractions like Raj Ghat or Jama Masjid.
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Places to Visit near Salimgarh Fort, Delhi
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (Delhi), Delhi
1.5 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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Indian War Memorial Museum (Red Fort Delhi), Delhi
1.7 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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The Red Fort, Delhi
1.7 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
The Red Fort, though the color of this fort is no mystery, this is the most famous monument within the city of Delhi. Built in 1638, the fort is a...
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Jama Masjid, Delhi, Delhi
2 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
The largest mosque in all India, Jama Masjid is a focus of the old city. Like the Taj Mahal, this mosque has four turrets, although it is more...
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Chandni Chowk, Delhi
2.1 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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Rang Mahal (Red Fort), Delhi
3 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
Rang Mahal literally meaning ‘Palace of Color’, is situated inside Red Fort. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Rang Mahal served as regal...
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Raj Ghat, Delhi
3 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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National Gandhi Museum, Delhi, Delhi
3.4 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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Khooni Darwaza, Delhi
3.6 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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Shankar's International Dolls Museum - Delhi, Delhi
4.1 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi, Delhi
4.2 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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4.4 km from Salimgarh Fort, Delhi - See map
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