Tughlakabad : Fourth City of Delhi (1321-1325)

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Fourth on the list of cities in Delhi is Tughlaqabad, built by the headstrong, tyrannical ruler Ghiasuddin Tughlaq, during a period of terrible battles, invasions, beheadings and death. Shifting back the capital from Daulatabad, Mohammed bin Tughlaq built a smaller city called Jahanpannah between Qila Rai Pithora and Siri Fort.

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He abandoned Tughlaqabad Fort,

fearing it was under a curse from Saint Nizamuddin Auliya. But, Tughlaqabad remained

the main city and become the fourth city of Delhi

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