Humayun and Sher Shah

• Purana Qila is one of the oldest forts belonging to the Mughal era and the site is identified as ancient settlement of Indraprastha (the capital of Pandavas).
• The massive gateway and walls of Purana Qila were built by Humayun in the 16th century and the foundation was laid for the new capital, Dinpanah.
• The work was carried forward by Sher Shah Suri, who displaced Humayun.
• The major attractions inside the fort are the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque of Sher Shah Suri, Sher Mandal (a tower, which is traditionally associated with the death of Humayun), a stepwell and the remains of the extensive rampart, which has three gates.
• The unique features of Indo-Islamic architecture like horseshoe- shaped arches, bracketed openings, marble inlay, carving etc are very prominent in the structure.
• The mosque has an inscription which says, 'As long as there are people on this earth, may this edifice be frequented, and people will be happy in it.'

• Purana Qila is one of the oldest forts belonging to the Mughal era and the site is identified as ancient settlement of Indraprastha (the capital of Pandavas).
• The massive gateway and walls of Purana Qila were built by Humayun in the 16th century and the foundation was laid for the new capital, Dinpanah.
• The work was carried forward by Sher Shah Suri, who displaced Humayun.
• The major attractions inside the fort are the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque of Sher Shah Suri, Sher Mandal (a tower, which is traditionally associated with the death of Humayun), a stepwell and the remains of the extensive rampart, which has three gates.
• The unique features of Indo-Islamic architecture like horseshoe- shaped arches, bracketed openings, marble inlay, carving etc are very prominent in the structure.
• The mosque has an inscription which says, 'As long as there are people on this earth, may this edifice be frequented, and people will be happy in it.'

• Purana Qila is one of the oldest forts belonging to the Mughal era and the site is identified as ancient settlement of Indraprastha (the capital of Pandavas).
• The massive gateway and walls of Purana Qila were built by Humayun in the 16th century and the foundation was laid for the new capital, Dinpanah.
• The work was carried forward by Sher Shah Suri, who displaced Humayun.
• The major attractions inside the fort are the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque of Sher Shah Suri, Sher Mandal (a tower, which is traditionally associated with the death of Humayun), a stepwell and the remains of the extensive rampart, which has three gates.
• The unique features of Indo-Islamic architecture like horseshoe- shaped arches, bracketed openings, marble inlay, carving etc are very prominent in the structure.
• The mosque has an inscription which says, 'As long as there are people on this earth, may this edifice be frequented, and people will be happy in it.'

Islam Shah Suri, also known as Jalal Khan, was the son of Sher Shah Suri and succeeded him to become the ruler of the Sur dynasty. He had an elder brother named Adil Khan, who was overlooked for the next king because of Jalal Khan's potential. Seeking revenge, his brother fled the kingdom, set up his army and attacked Islam Shah Suri but was defeated.

Islam Shah Suri was a good administrator and efficient leader. Islam Shah died on 22 November 1554 during the 2nd Siege of Kalinjara and was succeeded by his son Firuz Shah Suri. Within a few days, the boy ruler had been murdered by Sher Shah's nephew Muhammad Mubariz Khan, who then ascended the throne as Muhammad Adil Shah.