What happened to Feroz Shah Kotla?

The recent decision to rename Delhi’s famous cricket stadium, the ‘Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium’ to ‘Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium’ has thrown a spotlight on the least-known of the seven historic cities that make up Delhi – Firuzabad.

What is the new name of Feroz Kotla ground?

Arun Jaitley Stadium
Feroz Shah Kotla Renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium, Stand Named After Virat Kohli.

Which metro station is near to Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium?

Nearest metro station to Feroz Shah kotla Stadium is ITO metro station, which is located in the East Delhi.

Is Feroz Shah Kotla name change?

Renaming. The DDCA announced on 27 August 2019 that the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground would be renamed as Arun Jaitely Stadium, in honour of the late Union Minister and former Delhi District Cricket Association President Arun Jaitley, Interestingly the ground would retain the name of Feroze Shah Kotla Ground.

Is Feroz Shah Kotla small?

By ground size: Feroz Shah Kotla Ground in Delhi is the smallest international cricket ground as per size. The square boundary is 56 meters and the straight boundary is 60 meters. Though the stadium’s seating capacity is 50,000 people, the playing area is small.

Who built Feroz Shah?

Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq
One of the oldest structures in Delhi, Feroz Shah Kotla Fort was built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354. According to historical sources, this fort was built when the ruler decided to shift his capital from Tughlaqabad to Firozabad due to the scarcity of water at the former capital.

Which metro station is near to Arun Jaitley Stadium?

Arun Jaitley Stadium also know as Feroz Shah Kotla is a cricket stadium located in New Delhi. The nearest metro station is Delhi Gate Metro Station.

How do I get to Humayun Tomb by Metro?

Nearest Metro Station to Humayun’s Tomb: Dhe closest metro station to the monument is Jor Bagh metro station on the yellow line. From here, you can take a taxi or an auto. The JLN Stadium on the violet line is also one of the closest metro station to Humayun’s Tomb.

Which stadium is biggest in India?

In this article we’ll present a list of the biggest Cricket stadium in India presently.

1. 5 biggest Cricket stadiums in India.
2. Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat.
3. Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
4. Naya Raipur International Cricket Stadium, Raipur.
5. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
6. M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

How did Feroze Shah Kotla get its name?

Feroze Shah Kotla was built in the 14th Century. No, not the stadium but the citadel that the stadium built in its proximity was named after. According to city-based historian Rana Safvi, the citadel was part of Firozabad, the fifth city of Delhi, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

Which is the second oldest cricket stadium in India?

One of Delhi’s most popular cricket stadiums, the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium is the country’s second oldest cricket grounds being constructed in 1883. Considered to be one of India’s best cricket grounds, the Feroz Shah Kotla has witnessed many interesting cricket matches and has recorded many momentous moments in Indians cricket.

What is the meaning of Delhi’s Firozabad?

The fortress of Feroz Shah Kotla (literally meaning citadel) stood crowning the city, one of seven that have come to comprise Delhi over time. “Firozabad was the first city of Delhi to be built on the banks of a river,” she explained, referring to the Yamuna that flowed bountifully through the city at the time.