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Located in the northern portion of the walled city, Kashmere Gate is one of the four existing grand entrances to the city of Shahjahanabad. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. During the 1857 War of Indian Independence, the British used this gate to enter Delhi.
Special Attractions in and around Kashmere Gate
Kashmere Gate derives its name from the fact that it was used by the Emperor and his family to go to Kashmir during summers. During the Uprising of 1857, the gate became a strategic point. The British entered Delhi through this gate and finally, suppressed the mutiny. After the 1857 rebellion, the British India developed Civil Lines area, and Kashmere Gate became the commercial hub of Delhi.
The British altered several structures in Delhi and Kashmere Gate was one of them. In a bid to make it enemy-resistant, the British used modern building materials and made it a double gateway. In other words, Kashmere Gate has two openings, one for entry and the other for exit. Thus, it neither follows Indo-Islamic architecture nor Turko-Afghani architecture. It is a unique gateway, both in terms of architecture as well as historical importance.
Timings
Kashmere Gate remains on all days of the week.
Location of Kashmere Gate
State: Delhi
Tourist Attractions near Kashmere Gate
Located near Kashmere Gate is the historic Red Fort, which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1639. Jama Masjid, also known as Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, is another major tourist attraction near Kashmere Gate.
This article was contributed by Anubha Shyam
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