Satpula, Medieval dam in South Delhi, India
The Satpula structure extends 79.5 meters in length with eleven sluice gates constructed from stone masonry to control water flow through multiple levels.
Sultan Muhammad bin Tughlaq of the Tughlaq dynasty built Satpula in 1343 as a defense wall and water management system for the city of Delhi.
The name Satpula means 'seven bridges' in Hindi, representing the seven arches that form this engineering achievement from the medieval period.
Located near the suburb of Saket along Press Enclave Road, the monument stands 800 meters east of Khirki Masjid and connects to several historical sites.
The structure incorporated weapon storage pavilions and sluice bays that allowed archers to defend the western border of Jahanpanah city.
Location: South Delhi district
GPS coordinates: 28.53173,77.22350
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:05
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