Humayun Darwaza, Purana Qila, New Delhi

            There are three Gates to Purana Qila. Today entrance is through the Bara Darwaza. The South Gate is called the Humayun Darwaza, probably because Humayun built it or because the tomb of Humayun is visible from here. The third gate is the Talaqi Darwaza. 

It is believed that this place was Indraprastha the capital city of Pandavas. Many of the present standing monuments were built during the period of Sher Shah Suri. The double-storied octagonal towered mosque is cited in history as the tower from where, Emperor Humayun accidentally fell to his death. The lake at the foothills has boating facilities. One does not have to go far to see the Old Fort or Purana Quila standing stoically amidst wild greenary and disintegrating ramparts. 

The Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometres. The walls are thick and the three gateways are provided with bastions on either side. The northern gateway called the Talaqui Darwaza or the forbidden gateway combines the typically Islamic pointed arch with Hindu chhattris and brackets. Whereas the southern gateway, called the Humayun Darwaza, had a similar parel with elephants.

Taken in: India / Delhi / New Delhi / Purana Qila Road Area (show map)

Taken on: February 5, 2011

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