The legacy of Firoz Shah, 14th-century ruler who built Kotla in Delhi | Explained News, The Indian Express

The legacy of Firoz Shah, 14th-century ruler who built Kotla in Delhi | Explained News, The Indian Express

Written by Somya Lakhani |New Delhi |Updated: September 2, 2019 11:05:11 am

The legacy of Firoz Shah, 14th-century ruler who built Kotla in Delhi

Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla stadium, which is set to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium after the former Finance Minister, takes its name from a 14th-century fortress. What is the legacy of Firoz Shah, who built the fortress?

The Feroz Shah Kotla fortress. Only the stadium is being renamed. (Photo: Express Archive)

Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla stadium is set to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium after the former Finance Minister, who passed away last month. The stadium takes its name from a 14th century fortress. What is the legacy of Firoz Shah, who built the fortress?