The Curse of Tughlaqabad Fort

Built in the 14th century by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, Tughlaqabad Fort was meant to be the most powerful city in Delhi. Its massive sloping walls rise dramatically from the rocky landscape, creating one of the most striking fortifications of the Delhi Sultanate. Even today, the site feels vast, rugged, and slightly untamed.

And yet, within just a few years, the city was mysteriously abandoned. One famous story links its fate to the curse of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya. But behind the legend lie deeper political and strategic realities.

During the walk, we explore:

• The massive fort walls and defensive design
• The remains of the royal palace complex
• Views of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq’s striking tomb across the causeway
• The strategic and political choices that led to the city’s decline