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4.1 ASeven cities of Delhi : Lal Kot

INITIAL SETTLEMENT

Anang Pal II built the strongly fortified town of Lal Kot some ten kilometres away from Suraj Kund (built by earlier Tomar Ruler) on a more prominent and easily defended hillock. Original wall of Lal-Kot were 3.6 kms with a population of 5-6000 people.

LATER

Chauhans captured Delhi from the Tomars in mid 12th century. Prithvi Raj Chauhan III further increased the size of Lal-Kot, known as Qila Rai Pithora. • City extended four times.• Walls were 8 kms long. • Had several gates and many structures

including a Temple. • A heterogeneous population including

bazaars and public spaces, Hauz-i-Shamsi being the most prominent.

• Stratified residential spaces.

(intach, 2005)