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Delhi Gate in Delhi is one of the original entrances to the walled city of Shahjahanabad, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It was part of the fortified walls surrounding Old Delhi, serving as a crucial gateway between the city and southern parts of India. Constructed using red sandstone, the gate features typical Mughal architectural elements, including intricate carvings, arched openings, and decorative battlements. The gate was strategically located on the road leading to the Mughal capital of Agra, making it an important transit point for trade and military movements.
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During British rule, Delhi Gate was modified, and some of the surrounding walls were dismantled to accommodate urban expansion. It was used as an entry point for officials and played a key role during the first war of Independence (called Sepoy Revolt) of 1857 when Delhi was controlled by the rebels and was in siege by the british forces to regain control. Parts of Delhi witnessing intense conflict between Indian rebels and British forces under the East India company . Today, it stands near Daryaganj and remains a prominent historical landmark. Though overshadowed by other Mughal structures, Delhi Gate holds immense historical significance as a symbol of the city's past. Efforts have been made to preserve the gate as part of Delhi’s heritage, ensuring that its legacy as an important Mughal-era structure endures.
Presently, it stands in the middle of the road, at the end of Netaji Subhash Chandra Road (or Netaji Subhash Marg), at the edge of the Daryaganj. Other Delhi Gate of Delhi, is also situated in Najafgar. Opposite tot he Ambedkar Stadium - a football stadium where the Nehru Cup and Durand Cup take place and the famous Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium is also near by.
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