Adilabad Fort is one of the lesser known of the many forts dotting the capital's landscape. Delhi may be known as the city of tombs and forts, but this 14th century edifice located in the outskirts of the city lies neglected and almost forgotten. Built by Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq, Adilabad Fort is referred to by historians as the fourth fort of Delhi, in the footsteps of famous contemporaries like Red Fort, Old fort and the adjacent Tughlaqabad Fort. But despite being under the protection of the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), Adilabad Fort remains a rare, hidden treasure of Delhi with very few people even aware of its existence. The first obstacle any visitor wanting to explore the fort faces is the lack of proper access. Even asking locals in Tughlaquabad area for directions elicit blank looks. The only sure way of finding the way to Adilabad Fort is by asking ASI officials at the ticket counter of Tughlaquabad Fort. The road is not easy. A maze of Kuchha paths lead to the beautiful fortress located southeast of Tughlaqabad Fort, partially hidden by foliage and undergrowth. The first thing that strikes one is the absence of the blue ASI board at the site, as well as the fact that there seems to be no caretaker around. Though one of the oldest forts in the capital and one of the remaining examples of Tughlaq-era architecture, Adilabad Fort has managed to remain elusive for years. Completely overshadowed by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's Fort. As it is not that too many people visit Tughlaqabad Fort, so its only once in a blue moon that Adilabad gets a visitor. Most people have not even heard of it, said the lone ASI official at Tughlaqabad. Which way lead to the Adilabad Fort?

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