Tughlaq had told the previous king that the spot would make a fine spot for a fort. The king has responded "When you are king, you can build one here." Shortly thereafter, he deposed the king and began construction.
The fort was his home for the last six years of his life, until 1327 when he passed away. Though it was only under construction for six years, the fort spans an area of 8.5 km in a roughly octagonal design. It is truely enormous. After his death, his son build his mausoleum on the site, and then abandoned the fort. It has never been inhabited since.
After the fort, I headed back for a little playtime at the Ansal Plaza, which is a small mall next to the Stellar Gymkhana. Disney characters and fun all around.
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