Lodhi Fort

Lodhi Fort, also known as Purana Qila, is a 15th-century fort located in the Old City area of Ludhiana, Punjab, near Daresi Ground on the former bank of the Sutlej River. Built in 1480 by Sikandar Lodhi, it is one of the oldest structures in Ludhiana. Now largely in ruins with dilapidated walls and gateways, it reflects Lodhi-era military architecture and remains a notable historical landmark in the city.

Visitors can expect a ruined historic fort complex in the dense Old City area. The structure is in a dilapidated state with crumbling walls, bastions and an arched gateway showing Lodhi-era brickwork. There is no maintained museum or interior exhibit. The site is open and largely unmaintained, surrounded by residential and market areas. Visitors can walk around the exterior, view the remains, and take photographs.

Built in 1480 by Sikandar Lodhi, the ruler of the Lodhi Dynasty, on the banks of the Sutlej River to establish control over the region. The town of Ludhiana developed around the fort. The fort later came under Mughal and then British control and was used for military and administrative purposes. It is considered the foundational structure of Ludhiana city.