What was the 'Sher Mandal' within Purana Quila used for?

It was an octagonal tower built by Sher Shah as a pleasure resort, later used by Humayun as a library, from where he famously fell and died.

Medieval Fortifications in India

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2016

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ID: MED_MUG_2016_58 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Who built 'Purana Quila' of Delhi in its present form?

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Sher Shah Suri is credited with building the Purana Quila in its present form after he captured Delhi from Humayun. He added the massive walls, iconic gateways, and the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque.