tell me about Purana Qila
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The construction of the Purana Qila began under the reign of Sher Shah Suri. However, it was completed by Humayun, who conquered him. It is known to have been constructed at the site of Indraprastha from Mahabharatha, and entourages the monumental depictions of Indo-Islamic architectural designs.
It is a cluster of small buildings built on an island-like land, which is surrounded by water on all sides. Thus, during construction, it was kept in mind to build the walls tall and thick in order to protect the interiors from any damage caused due to overflow of water.
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Purana Qila, Hindustani for "Old Fort" also formerly called Shergarh & Sher Fort is one of the oldest forts in Delhi, India.
The construction of the Purana Qila began under the reign of Sher Shah Suri. However, it was completed by Humayun, who conquered him. It is known to have been constructed at the site of Indraprastha from Mahabharatha, and entourages the monumental depictions of Indo-Islamic architectural designs.
Purana Qila is famous for multiple reasons, the primary reason being its Indo-Islamic architectural design. The ceilings and walls are carved with intricate patterns and topped with massive domes.