Ancient Fort

Safidon, historically known as Sarp Daman and later Tughluqpur, is a city located in the Jind district of Haryana, India, approximately 40 kilometers from the district headquarters. While often associated with regional fortifications, the area is distinguished by its deep historical roots rather than a single standing structure named "Ancient Fort." The region was first occupied during the Pre-Harappan Chalcolithic period, evidenced by pottery recovered from nearby sites such as Hatt and Harigarh. Its strategic significance grew substantially under the Tughlaq dynasty, specifically during the reign of Firuz Shah Tughlaq between 1351 and 1388. The Sultan constructed a major canal from the Yamuna River to irrigate the lands and established Safidon as a separate administrative Iqta, renaming the settlement Tughluqpur in his honor.

The site holds considerable historical importance due to the conflicts that shaped northern India. In 1398, the invading forces of Timur marched through the region, sparing much of the Jind district but burning the fort of Safidon after local inhabitants fled. This event marked a turbulent transition following the decline of the Tughlaq dynasty and the disruption of the Delhi Sultanate. Later, the area became integral to the rise of the Phulkian Misl under Gajpat Singh. Today, Safidon exists as a municipal committee and city with a population of over 34,000 people. Although the original fortifications were destroyed centuries ago, the town remains a vital cultural hub where Hindi and Haryanvi are spoken, preserving the legacy of its ancient agricultural origins and medieval strategic value.