Approx.1.3 km from Chandni Chowk metro station on Chandni Chowk Main Road.
Air Port / विमानपत्तन
IGI Airport
Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन
Old Delhi Railway Station
Bus Station / बस स्टैंड
ISBT Kashmere Gate
Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Plain- मैदान
Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण
It lies in area between flood plains of Yamuna and Delhi Ridge. Delhi Ridge is northern extension of ancient Aravali range. The structure is shrouded in urban and commercial setup.
History / इतिहास
Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास
The present structure was originally a gateway adjoined with a haveli that was used for residential purpose.
Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site
निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण
N A
Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली
Indo-persian - हिन्द - फारस
Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल
Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण
The gateway is large and impressive. It has a Jharokha projected balcony on its left side. The Jharokha is semi-circular. The gateway has multiple arches. On the fa ade. On the upper part there is a large arched opening with semi circular design. There are fluted columns with floriated capitals that support the arch.
Structure material and other material
संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
The wall of the structure is made up of brick and plastered with cement. The facade is made up of red sandstone.
Usage(s) & Sub Type
Usage(s) / प्रयोग
Living Monument - प्रयोग
Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग
Gateway
Ownership / स्वामित्व
Public - जनता
Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था
Unprotected- असंरक्षित
Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास
Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ
Author / लेखक
INTACH
Name / नाम
Delhi-The Built Heritage, INTACH Delhi Chapter Vol .I