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Haider Quli Khan's Gateway |
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| The ruins of Haider Quli Khan's Gateway can be
found just near the Fatehpuri Masjid in one of the alleys of
the main Chandni Chowk Road. While moving on the right hand
side of Chandni Chowk, from Fatehpuri Masjid towards Red Fort,
after crossing the Katra Bariyan, the gateway can be reached
by taking the first right turn before a open space, locally
known as metal verandah. This lane directly leads to the 18th
century gateway built by Haider Quli Khan, a senior Mughal official
during the Mughal Emperor, Mohammad Shah's period. He was a
very powerful official, first posted in Deccan region and then
in Gujarat. He later became the Commander of Artillery under
Mohammad Shah's reign and was stationed at Delhi. However, many
officials and noblemen did not like him because of his nefarious
activities. |
| Haider Quli Khan built this imposing entrance
gateway along with his sprawling palace in Chandni Chowk. The
gateway made up of sandstone led to his large beautiful palace
and garden, which was destroyed in the coming years. At present,
there is no sign of the palace in the area and the gateway too
is in a very dilapidated condition. However, still one can imagine
the grandeur and glory of Chandni Chowk and standard of life
of the people where a simple official only had such a grand
and majestic entrance as well as the palace. |
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