Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach / Route: Approximately 3 km from Batra Hospital Bus Stand, opposite the main gate of Tughlaqabad Fort. Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Railway Station: Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Sarai Kale Khan Bus Station
The embankment was originally used to dam the artificial lake created as a moat to form a protective barrier on the south of Tughlakabad. Historically, it was constructed for military purposes during the Tughlaq period. Local / Traditional Description Associated with Built Heritage / Site The structure has significant local and traditional value due to its role in the defense system of the Tughlakabad fort and its connection to the region?s military history. Architectural Style Indo-Persian Description of Building / Structure / Site The structure has three pointed arch openings. On the top face, there are two staircases that lead to the adjacent gate. The structure resembles an aquaduct with arched openings at the base. Structure Material and Other Material The building walls are constructed of random rubble masonry and lime mortar. It features a vaulted stone roof.
Year of Built: 13th - 14th Century
Address: On the Mehrauli-Badarpur road, south-east corner of Tughlakabad fort.
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110044
Longitude: 77 26 01
Latitude: 28 51 43