| Identification / पहचान | |
| Reference Number / संदर्भ संख्या | DL02012326 |
| Built Heritage/Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल |
Built Heritage |
| Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम |
Gateway of Mahaldar Khan s Garden |
| State / राज्य | Delhi |
| District / जिला | North |
| Manual District | |
| Sub District / उप-जिला | |
| Manual Sub District | |
| Village / गाँव | |
| Manual Village | |
| Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन | Medieval - मध्यकाल |
| Date/Period तारीख/युग |
C. 17th - 18th Cent. CE |
| Sub Period | 1710 A.D. |
| Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति | GT road, Btw. Tripolia Gateways on Southern side |
| Latitude / अक्षांश | 28 41 05 |
| Longitude / देशान्तर | 77 11 45 |
| Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग | |
| Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग | Approx. 2.5 km from GTB Nagar metro station. |
| Air Port / विमानपत्तन | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन | Subji Mandi |
| Bus Station / बस स्टैंड | Rana Pratap bagh bus stand |
| 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. |
| History / इतिहास | |
| Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास | The gateway is built by Mahaldar Khan Nazir during the reign of Mohammed Shah Rangila. Near the three arched gateways, is the gateway of Mahaldar Khan s garden. Teen darwaza or Tripolia gateway is an architectural marvel. |
| Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण |
NA |
| Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली | Indo-persian - हिन्द - फारस |
| Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल |
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| Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण |
The gateway consists of central double arches with two minor arches on either side. There are two jharokhas projected on either sides of the central arch. The jharokha has multi-cusped arches with flower-shaped medallions. The jharokhas are supported by a cornice with brackets. In the interior, there was a circular vault at the centre and two barrel vaults at the sides. These barrel vaults were supported with triangular brackets and niches at the sides of the walls. The jharokha is made of red sandstone. These are supported with pillars which are ornamented with floral designs. There are staircases on the north-west side leading to a pillared hall. The pillared hall has several multi-cusped arches with niches at the sides. The magnificent gateway is of a great significance and has high architectural and heritage value. |
| Structure material and other material संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
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| Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक |
The walls of this structure is constructed with lakori bricks and plastered wtih lime mortar plaster. Red sandstone is used in the facade and lintel levels. |
| Usage(s) & Sub Type | |
| Usage(s) / प्रयोग | Living Monument - प्रयोग |
| Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग | Formerly Gateway, At present-Residence. |
| Ownership / स्वामित्व | State - राज्य |
| Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था | Unprotected- असंरक्षित |
| Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास | |
| Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ | |
| Author / लेखक | Zafar Hasan |
| Name / नाम | Hasan Zafar, Monuments of Delhi, Vol.2,p.270,No.391 |
| Year / वर्ष | 1997 |
| Published/Unpublished प्रकाशित / अप्रकाशित |
Published |
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