Salimgarh Fort
| Salimgarh Fort | |
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| Part of Delhi | |
| New Delhi, India | |
Entrance Gate to Salimgarh Fort
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View of Bahadur Shah Gate at head of Arched bridge linking Salimgarh Fort and Red Fort
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 Salimgarh Fort
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| Coordinates | 28°39′40″N 77°14′24″E / 28.661°N 77.240°E |
| Type | Fort and Prison |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Controlled by |
Sur Empire (1546–1555)
 India (1947–) |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
| Condition | UNESCO World Heritage Site in Red Fort Complex |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1546 AD |
| Built by | Islam Shah Suri of Sur Dynasty |
| Materials | Stones and Bricks |
| Battles/wars | Suri Dynasty siege of Delhi & British War against Sepoy Mutiny |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Museum as Swatantrata Senani Smarak |
Sur Empire (1546–1555)
Mughal Empire (1555–1857)
United Kingdom
Salimgarh Fort (Hindi: सलीमगढ़ किला, Urdu: سلیم گڑھ ،literally "Salim’s Fort") was built in 1546 AD, in Delhi, in a former island of the Yamuna River, by Salim Shah Suri, son of Sher Shah Suri. There was a pause in Mughal rule when in 1540 AD Sher Shah Suri defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun (and ousted him from Delhi) and established the Sur dynasty rule in Delhi. Sur dynasty rule lasted till 1555 AD when Humayun regained his kingdom by defeating Sikander Suri, the last ruler of the dynasty. During the Mughal period, in later years, while building the Red Fort and Shahjahanbad, several Mughal rulers including Emperor Shahjahan who is credited with completing Shahjahanabad in 1639 AD had camped at this fort. It is said that Humayun had camped at this fort for three days before launching his successful attack for recapturing Delhi.
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