| Of the main fourteen gates of Shahjahanabad,
Ajmeri Gate located on the southwest of the walled city, near
the New Delhi Railway Station is among the four existing gates
that have escaped demolition. Ajmeri Gate was named so because
a thoroughfare from the gate led to the city of Ajmer. Almost
square in plan, the gate was built with high arched openings.
During the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan, all these gates were
well guarded and were closed at night. Ajmeri Gate has been
restored and is at present surrounded by a good park. |
