Kotla
Kotla is a toponym used in the Indian subcontinent. In Urdu and Hindi, kotla denotes a fort or fortified place, and the term appears in the names of towns, villages, neighborhoods, and other places across India and Pakistan. The word reflects historical defensive features associated with a site and is often preserved in modern place names or administrative designations.
The best-known Kotla is Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. The fortress, built in the 14th century by
In addition to Delhi, many other localities across the region bear the name Kotla, reflecting historical fortifications