Delhi Gate, Ajmer Explained

Delhi Gate
Location:Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Restored By:Archaeological Survey of India
Built:1571
Built For:Mughal Royal Family
Architecture:Islamic
Governing Body:Archeological Survey of India
Coordinates:26.4621°N 74.6276°W

Delhi Gate is a massive arched gateway leading to Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, with pillared hall on right side which has to be used by guards. The Gateway was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 AD.[1] The Monument is under Archeological Survey of India.[2]

References

  1. Web site: DELHI GATE CONSISTING ONE ARCHAWAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA JAIPUR CIRCLE. 2021-12-16. asijaipurcircle.nic.in.
  2. Web site: Ajmer mughal gates: 445 years on, Ajmer's Mughal-era gates still used for policing | Jaipur News. The Times of India. 2017-04-13. Shoeb Khan. 2021-12-16.