Your archive
From the archive record
Purana Qila or Old Fort is the oldest fort among all forts in Delhi as well as the oldest known structure of any type in Delhi. Purana Qila, situated on the banks of Yamuna, was constructed by the Pandvas some 5000 years ago. It is where Humayun's capital Din Panah was located. Later it was renovated and named Shergarh by first Afghan emperor of India, Sher Shah Suri. The Hindu king Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya (also: "Hemu"), often referred to as the last Hindu emperor of India, had his coronation in this fort after defeating Akbar's forces at Agra and Delhi in the Battle for Delhi on 7 October 1556. The Fort was supposed to be unlucky for rulers who occupied the site; Humayun, Sher Shah Suri, and Hemu all had but relatively brief tenures settled here. Akbar did not rule from here and
License this footage
Broadcast-quality masters are available from Wilderness Films India.
Keep exploring
fort · bazaar
Chandni Chowk, one of the busiest and most historic parts of Old Delhi. The wide street is filled with shoppers, workers, visitors, and cycle rickshaws moving through the market.
fort · aerial
An aerial view of Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan, India, during the golden hour near sunset. Warm sunlight illuminates the fort's extensive stone ramparts, palaces, temples, and historic towers, accentuating the scale and architectural detai…
Rajasthan·festival · hills
This archival footage captures a vibrant Shobha Yatra moving through Jaipur, Rajasthan, against the backdrop of some of the city's most iconic landmarks.
fort · hills
A walk through one of India's largest and most historic hill forts - Chittorgarh. Located in Rajasthan, the fort is spread across nearly 700 acres atop a hill overlooking the city of Chittorgarh, and served as the capital of the Mewar kingd…
monsoon · fort
Severe flooding and waterlogging near the historic Red Fort and Salimgarh Fort in Delhi during the monsoon season.
temple · fort
The historic Sathis Deori Temple, also known as Satbis Deori, stands within the vast fort complex of Chittorgarh Fort.
Rajasthan·fort · old town
A historical display of Rajput weaponry inside Junagarh Fort. The exhibit is arranged within a deep teal-coloured niche framed by a traditional Rajasthani archway.
Rajasthan·fort · architecture
A temple structure is located within Junagarh Fort. The architecture reflects traditional Rajasthani design with carved stone elements. The temple परिसर is integrated into the larger fort complex.