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'''Tughlakabad''' village is one of the oldest urban | '''Tughlakabad''' village is one of the oldest urban villages in the [[South East Delhi district|South East]] District of [[New Delhi]]. The village is named after [[Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq|Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq]] and is located in the shadows of the 700-year-old ruins of [[Tughlaqabad Fort]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
During the construction of [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] in 1321, [[Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq]] encountered a conflict with the revered Sufi saint [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya]]. While the ruler sought to mobilise all labourers for his fort's construction, many were also working on a stepwell (baoli) in nighttime for Nizamuddin at his residence. In an effort to compel the workers to abandon the baoli project, Tughlaq banned the sale of [[kerosene]], aiming to prevent them from lighting lamps at night.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Nikita |date=2020-01-04 |title=Tughlaqabad Fort: a monumental example of a curse realised |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2020/Jan/04/tughlaqabad-fort-a-monumental-example-of-a-curse-realised-2084921.html |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=जानिये इस किले के रहस्य को, जिसे मिला था श्राप- ‘या रहे उजाड़ या बसे गुर्जर’ - |url=https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-ncr-read-about-ghiyasuddin-tughlaqs-dynasty-jagran-special-18622626.html |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
Angered by the ruler's actions, Nizamuddin Auliya pronounced a curse: "''Ya rahe ujjar, ya base Gujjar''," meaning "Either it remains a ruin or may the nomadic and peasant [[Gurjars|Gujjars]] live there."<ref name=":1" /> | |||
During a military campaign in [[Bengal]], Tughlaq learned that laborers at his newly constructed Fort were defying his orders by working on the (baoli). He vowed to punish the saint upon his return to Delhi. In response, Nizamuddin Auliya remarked, "''Hunuz Dilli dur ast''," meaning "Delhi is still far off," suggesting that the Sultan's plans would be thwarted.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-13 |title=Tughlaqabad Fort: Know about the lesser-known historical monument in Delhi which was once cursed |url=https://www.news9live.com/knowledge/tughlaqabad-fort-the-lesser-known-historical-monument-in-delhi-which-was-once-cursed-2575474 |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
As the curse began to take effect, Tughlaq and his younger son met a tragic fate on their journey back. A pavilion, erected to celebrate the Sultan's military success, collapsed, resulting in their deaths. This incident underscored the belief that Nizamuddin's curse had manifested, leading to the eventual abandonment of Tughlaqabad Fort shortly after its completion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tughlaqabad: A Cursed Fort |url=http://www.indianculture.gov.in/snippets/tughlaqabad-cursed-fort |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241218122630/https://indianculture.gov.in/snippets/tughlaqabad-cursed-fort |archive-date=2024-12-18 |access-date=2025-01-25 |website=INDIAN CULTURE |language=en}}</ref> | |||
[[File:The ruins of Tughlakabad fort.jpg|thumb|Panoramic view of the ruins of Tughlakabad Fort]] | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
Tughlakabad | Tughlakabad is inhabited by the Bidhuri clan of the [[Gurjar|Gujjar]] community as they are Tughaqputs, lineage of [[Firuz Shah Tughlaq]] ([[Gujri Mahal|Hissar, Gujari Mahal Complex]]). The Khumhar community as khowal's is also found in Tughlakabad. There are [[Mohallas]] named Bhangar Mohalla, Churiya Mohalla, Kuan Mohalla, Jalam Mohalla, Bazar Mohalla, NauGhara Mohalla, [[Kumhar]] Mohalla and Mohalla of the Kangar surname of the Gurjar Community. | ||
== | During the [[partition of India]], some Sikh families also migrated to Tughlakabad from Pakistan, Their Mohalla is known as Sardar Mohalla. | ||
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* [[ | ==Administration and politics== | ||
* Tughlakabad Village Comes under [[South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hindi.oneindia.com/politicians/ramesh-bidhuri-34799.html|title=रमेश बिधूड़ी: आयु, जीवनी, शिक्षा, पत्नी, जाति, संपत्ति, भाषण, राजनीतिक दल - Oneindia Hindi|website=www.oneindia.com}}</ref> | |||
* in assembly, Tughlakabad Village Comes under [[Tughlakabad (Delhi Assembly constituency)]] of Delhi Legislative Assembly<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-manoj-tiwari-wants-aap-mla-sahi-ram-pahalwan-sacked-2645047|title=Manoj Tiwari wants AAP MLA Sahi Ram Pahalwan sacked|first=dna|last=Correspondent|date=3 August 2018|website=DNA India}}</ref> | |||
* [[Municipal Corporation of Delhi]] have jurisdiction over Tughlaqabad Village | |||
* Tughlaqabad Village Comes under South East District and its subdivision is [[Kalkaji Assembly constituency|Kalkaji]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dmsoutheast.delhi.gov.in/hi/%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%B5-%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A4/ |script-title=hi:गांव और पंचायत |language=hi |website=dmsoutheast.delhi.gov.in |publisher=District Magistrate South East |access-date=2021-05-07}}</ref> | |||
== | ==Landmarks== | ||
* | * [[Ravidas Temple]] | ||
* | * [[Tughlaqabad Fort]] | ||
== | ==Notable people== | ||
* [[Ramvir Singh Bidhuri|Ramvir Bidhuri]], Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Badarpur MLA | |||
* [[Rajendra Singh Bidhuri|Rajendra Bidhuri]], MLA from Begun, Rajasthan | |||
== See also == | |||
* | *[[Ghiyaspur]] | ||
* | *[[Mehrauli]] | ||
* | *[[Adhchini]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Villages in South East | [[Category:Villages in South East Delhi district]] | ||
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Tughlakabad | |
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  Tughlakabad Location in Delhi, India | |
| Coordinates: 28°30′34″N 77°16′20″E / 28.50944°N 77.27222°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Delhi |
| District | South East Delhi |
| Named for | Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1 lakh Approx. |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 110044 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | South Delhi Lok Sabha |
| Vidhan Sabha | Tughlakabad Assembly |
| Municipal Corporation Ward | Ward No. 93S |
Tughlakabad village is one of the oldest urban villages in the South East District of New Delhi. The village is named after Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq and is located in the shadows of the 700-year-old ruins of Tughlaqabad Fort.
History[edit | edit source]
During the construction of Tughlaqabad Fort in 1321, Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq encountered a conflict with the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya. While the ruler sought to mobilise all labourers for his fort's construction, many were also working on a stepwell (baoli) in nighttime for Nizamuddin at his residence. In an effort to compel the workers to abandon the baoli project, Tughlaq banned the sale of kerosene, aiming to prevent them from lighting lamps at night.[1][2]
Angered by the ruler's actions, Nizamuddin Auliya pronounced a curse: "Ya rahe ujjar, ya base Gujjar," meaning "Either it remains a ruin or may the nomadic and peasant Gujjars live there."[2]
During a military campaign in Bengal, Tughlaq learned that laborers at his newly constructed Fort were defying his orders by working on the (baoli). He vowed to punish the saint upon his return to Delhi. In response, Nizamuddin Auliya remarked, "Hunuz Dilli dur ast," meaning "Delhi is still far off," suggesting that the Sultan's plans would be thwarted.[3]
As the curse began to take effect, Tughlaq and his younger son met a tragic fate on their journey back. A pavilion, erected to celebrate the Sultan's military success, collapsed, resulting in their deaths. This incident underscored the belief that Nizamuddin's curse had manifested, leading to the eventual abandonment of Tughlaqabad Fort shortly after its completion.[4]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Tughlakabad is inhabited by the Bidhuri clan of the Gujjar community as they are Tughaqputs, lineage of Firuz Shah Tughlaq (Hissar, Gujari Mahal Complex). The Khumhar community as khowal's is also found in Tughlakabad. There are Mohallas named Bhangar Mohalla, Churiya Mohalla, Kuan Mohalla, Jalam Mohalla, Bazar Mohalla, NauGhara Mohalla, Kumhar Mohalla and Mohalla of the Kangar surname of the Gurjar Community.
During the partition of India, some Sikh families also migrated to Tughlakabad from Pakistan, Their Mohalla is known as Sardar Mohalla.
Administration and politics[edit | edit source]
- Tughlakabad Village Comes under South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)[5]
- in assembly, Tughlakabad Village Comes under Tughlakabad (Delhi Assembly constituency) of Delhi Legislative Assembly[6]
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi have jurisdiction over Tughlaqabad Village
- Tughlaqabad Village Comes under South East District and its subdivision is Kalkaji[7]
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Ramvir Bidhuri, Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Badarpur MLA
- Rajendra Bidhuri, MLA from Begun, Rajasthan
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Sharma, Nikita (4 January 2020). "Tughlaqabad Fort: a monumental example of a curse realised". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "जानिये इस किले के रहस्य को, जिसे मिला था श्राप- 'या रहे उजाड़ या बसे गुर्जर' -". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ↑ "Tughlaqabad Fort: Know about the lesser-known historical monument in Delhi which was once cursed". News9live. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ↑ "Tughlaqabad: A Cursed Fort". INDIAN CULTURE. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ↑ "रमेश बिधूड़ी: आयु, जीवनी, शिक्षा, पत्नी, जाति, संपत्ति, भाषण, राजनीतिक दल - Oneindia Hindi". www.oneindia.com.
- ↑ Correspondent, dna (3 August 2018). "Manoj Tiwari wants AAP MLA Sahi Ram Pahalwan sacked". DNA India.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ गांव और पंचायत. dmsoutheast.delhi.gov.in (in हिन्दी). District Magistrate South East. Retrieved 7 May 2021.