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Siri Fort, in the city of New Delhi, was built during the rule of Alauddin Khalji, second ruler of Khalji Dynasty, of Delhi Sultanate to defend the city from the onslaught of the Mongols.
Encompassed by lush green lawns, the complex houses clay and deco turf courts for tennis enthusiasts, a plethora of other sporting facilities like cricket, hockey, basketball, a full service fitness centre, and even yoga and aerobics for the health conscious.
Siri Fort Sports Complex has been set up by the Delhi Development Authority for the development and growth of sports in Delhi. It has facilities for Tennis (Synthetic and Clay), Basketball, Badminton (Indoor and Outdoor), Golf Driving Range, Mini Golf Course (Pitch and Putt), Table Tennis, Billiards, Snooker, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Aerobics
Adjoining the ruins of Siri Fort is this 40acre park and city forest. Well laid out walking tracks, outdoor gyms, benches to sit, tall thick trees, lots of birds, peacocks all make a great place to spend a few hours. One long round of the area is about 5 kms. So a great place to run also. Read more.
Jul 10, 2023 · Dotted by historical ruins, nothing about Siri Fort now betrays that it was once a bastion of the Delhi Sultanate to defend the city from the onslaught of the Mongols. Located in the heart of the capital, Siri is the second among the seven cities of Delhi and the first to be built by a Muslim ruler — Alauddin Khilji.
Siri Fort is among the many renowned monuments of heritage and culture, situated in New Delhi. Located between Hauz Khas on the east and Mehrauli in the north, the construction of the fort is believed to have begun in 1303, during the reign of Alauddin Khilji.
Feb 4, 2017 · Located at the southern end of Hauz Khas near the Asian Village Complex, Siri Fort is a magnificent piece of architecture of the Delhi Sultanate now lying in ruins, yet drawing tourists from all over the world to experience the glorious past of its fascinating history.
