Purana Qila – History revisited – part 2

continued from part 1

After visiting the Mosque and its environs, we moved on to the left of the fort, where-in we saw the outer boundary wall as well as underground structures,

 

 

where the ASI is now undertaking extensive restoration work….

 

of course, no monument is a monument without its encroachers.

This family has made a part of the fort their home, with domestic pets et al…

 

After this, we continued towards the “Forbidden Gate” or ‘Talaqi Darwaza’

The Fort as mentioned earlier was a riot of colours with blooming spring flowers and butterflies.

     

The walk was completed after some sumptuous snacks, and a couple of group photographs.