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Delhi Gate, Ajmer

Coordinates: 26°27′44″N 74°37′39″E / 26.4621°N 74.6276°E / 26.4621; 74.6276
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Delhi Gate
LocationAjmer, Rajasthan, India
Coordinates26°27′44″N 74°37′39″E / 26.4621°N 74.6276°E / 26.4621; 74.6276
Built1571
Built forMughal Royal Family
Restored byArchaeological Survey of India
Architectural style(s)Islamic
Governing bodyArcheological Survey of India
Delhi Gate, Ajmer is located in Rajasthan
Delhi Gate, Ajmer
Location of Delhi Gate in Rajasthan

Delhi Gate is a massive arched gateway leading to Dargah Sharif, Ajmer, with pillared hall on right side which has to be used by guards. The Gateway was constructed by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1571 AD.[1] The Monument is under Archeological Survey of India.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "DELHI GATE CONSISTING ONE ARCHAWAY | ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA JAIPUR CIRCLE". asijaipurcircle.nic.in. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ Shoeb Khan (13 April 2017). "Ajmer mughal gates: 445 years on, Ajmer's Mughal-era gates still used for policing | Jaipur News". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2021.