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Anangpal II, popularly known as Anangpal Tomar, was an Indian ruler from the Tomara dynasty.He is known to have established and populated Delhi in the 11th century. He is often confused with Anangpal I, the founder of Tomar Dynasty of Delhi, who had reigned during the 8th century.
The iron pillar of Delhi, raised by Chandragupta II c.400 CE, was moved to its present location in Delhi by Anangpal Tomar. [18] Three Tomara kings seem to have shared the name "Anangapala" (IAST: Anaṅgapāla). One of these is said to have established the Lal Kot citadel in the Mehrauli area.
“Anangpal II was instrumental in populating Indraprastha and giving it its present name, Delhi. The region was in ruins when he ascended the throne in the 11th century, it was he who built Lal Kot fort (Qila Rai Pithora) and Anangtal Baoli.
Last king of this dynasty was Anangpal (Anangpal II), who had built Delhi's Lal Kot, which was later renovated by Chauhan ruler and also came to be known as the Qila Rai Pithora. Tomara dynasty were overthrown by Chahamanas of Shakambhari , last Chahamana or Chauhan king was Prithviraj Chauhan , Qila Rai Pithora (earlier called Lal Kot) is ...
As per British library, Hansi city is believed to have been founded by Anangpal Tomar (Anangpal II), the Tomar Rajput king of Delhi. [4] [5] The son of King Anangpal Tomar, Drupad established a sword manufacturing factory in this fort, hence it is also called "Asigarh". Swords from this fort were exported as far away as to Arab countries.
New Delhi’s Iron Pillar has long fascinated scientists both at home and abroad. But it wasn’t until 2003 that experts cracked the metallurgical mystery behind this unusual attraction.
The oldest of the three baolis, Anangtal Baoli, was built in the 11th century (1060 AD) [4] by king Anangpal II of the Tomar dynasty in the then capital area of Lalkot of Delhi. Gandhak ki Baoli is believed to have been built during the 13th century when the slave dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate Iltutmish (1211–1236 AD) ruled over Delhi.
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