Alamgiri Gate

Alamgiri Gate

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
* Sheesh Mahal
* Naulakha pavilion
* Moti Masjid (Lahore)

External links

* [http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/lahore/FORT02.htm A photo of the Alamigiri Gate]


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