At Present The Main Entrance Of Purana Qila Of Delhi, Named As Bada Darwaza As This Gate Was Constructed By Sher Shah Suri In His Fort Shergarh After Defeating Humayun.
There Were Kanguras Which Runs Along With The Curtain Wall Beyond But At Present Only A Single Kangura Remains At The Top Of One Bastions.
The Architecture Of Gate Is Mixed Form Of Mughal And Hindu Art. Islamic Creed Is Present On The Medallion Above The Gate And On The Either Side Of The Creed Six Pointed Star, A Cosmic Symbol With A Lotus Rosette Present.
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Bada Darwaza |
Immense Bada Darwaza
Triple Storied Structure Of Bada Darwaza Is 20 Meter In Height And Has Bastions On Either Side With Pits For Armed Mans.![]() |
Bada Darwaza |
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Bada Darwaza |
Location- 👇
- Mathura Rd, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110003.
How To Reach - 🚲
- Nearest Airport Is IGI International Airport
- Nearest Railway Station Is New Delhi Railway Station.
- Regular Metro Service Is Available To Reach Purana Qila. Nearest Metro Station Is Pragati Maidan.
- Regular Taxi And Auto Services Are Also Available
Local Language - 👄
- Hindi, Punjabi, English
Local Food- 🍲
- Dahi Bada, Pani Puri, Bedai, Fruit Salad, Besan Chilla, Biriyani, Chole Kulche Etc
Local Transport- 🚕
- Rickshaw, Electric Tricycle, Taxi, Buses, Metro Etc.
Places To Visit Near Purana Qila Complex-
- Chandni Chowk, Red Fort, Chawari Bazar, Sri Sheesh Ganj Sahib Darbar, Sadar Market, Humayun Tomb, Hauz Khas, Pragati Maidan, Akshardham, National Zoological Park Etc.
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