Alamgiri Gate
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Alamgiri Gate as depicted on the reverse of a 50 Rupee Banknote |
The
Alamgiri Gate (
عالمگيرى دروازا), built in
1673 A.D., is the main entrance to the
Lahore Fort in present day
Lahore,
Pakistan. It was constructed to face west towards the
Badshahi Mosque in the days of the
Mughal Emperor
Aurangzeb. The monumental gateway is an imposing
vestibule flanked by two semi-circular
bastions that have boldly fluted shafts and
lotus petalled bases and are crowned with domed pavilions.
The huge arched entrance in the centre was designed to allow the emperor's elephant mounted caravan to pass through. It leads to the central square hall having deep arched recesses on the east and north and a staircase leading to the upper storey buildings. The archway on the south leads to interior of the fort.
See also:
Fortified gate*
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Alamgiri Gate at night |
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