Humayuni Darwaza - New Delhi

Humayuni Darwaza located in Purana Qila, Delhi is at present in ruins. As it seems that it was a grand entrance to Old Fort. It must be preserved and properly maintained.

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.

Humayun Darwaza is a grand gateway in the eastern part of the Purana Qila. It is believed to have been constructed by the Mughal emperor Humayun. Nearby Humayun Darwaza is the Sher Mandal, Emperor Humayun's library, the place from where he had a fatal fall on its stairs. Almost in a line to the Humayan Darwaza, at about 1-2km from the Darwaza is situated the Humayun's Tomb, one of the three World Heritage Sites in the city of Delhi.

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I believe that this is not made by shar Shah Suri ,he just repair it but history said that it's 'Humayuni Darwaza ' don't worry , You're interested in just go there and Inception to... So many things here....

One of the three gates of purana Qila. Not used as it is ruins now. Should have been renovated.

This point in Purana Qila Complex New Delhi.This is amazing structure good environment surrounding by lawn. Awesome historical place to enjoyed must visit this historical place.

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. Potter About The Stunning Historical Legacy That is The Humayun Darwaza Purana Qila has several colossal gates on all sides including the gigantic Sher Shah Gate which now lies on the other side of the road. But out of all the gates, the Southern one called Humayun Darwaza (Gate) is the most interesting structure. It may not be as big as the Sher Shah Gate or the Bada Darwaza but is still significant in size and the architecture remains noteworthy. Read on! Confusing Nomenclature It is called the Humayun Darwaza although most probably it was built not by Humayun but by his nemesis, Sher Shah Suri. It gets this name in all likelihood because Sher Shah left it unemployed and Humayun completed it, but a more likely explanation is that the Humayun’s Tomb, another prime monument in Delhi, is visible from the walls of this gate on the South. An inscription on the gate refers to Sher Shah with the date as 1543 – 44 AD. A Maze-like Structure The Humayun Darwaza dominates the southern horizon with its twin domes shaped like umbrellas (Chattris). From a distance it looks just like a flat wall as one walks past the smooth, palm lined path towards it. But as you come nearer, you realize that it is not just a mere gate but a whole structure built like a fort. The walls have large windows and the structure also continues underground, although that area is not accessible now. Several flights of stairs connect different parts of the gate. The semi-circular steps in front of the gate look like a galley, but in the opposite direction and so it's not certain what purpose they served. The Interiors The interiors consist of several inner chambers but none of them are in use now and they are mostly kept locked. It may also be difficult to be able to climb up the top of the gate as the entry point is kept locked nowadays. The Chattris and balconies indicate a fusion of Rajput architectural styles with the Mughal ones. However the interiors have not aged as well as the exteriors. On the left side there are several square shaped, fat pillar-like structures. These are actually the remnants of the chambers that stood here. So, basically the gate used to be even more intricate in its heydays and was equivalent to a standalone fort in itself. Some important excavations have been carried out in the jungles near the Humayun Gate. Some mud trails lead you inside the jungle but actually most of the recovered Painted Grey Ware artefacts have been stored in the Museum located within the fort complex itself.