Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: 1.5 km from Chirag Delhi Metro Station. Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station Bus Station: Chirag Delhi Naseer Marg DTC Bus Stand
This site represents the southern part of the outer enclosure wall and gateways, believed to have been constructed during the reign of Muhammad Shah. The location is considered highly sacred due to its proximity to the cenotaph of the revered Sufi saint, Hazrat Nasiruddin Mahmud, popularly known as Chirag-e-Delhi. As a result, the architectural features surrounding this site, particularly the gateways, hold significant spiritual and historical value. The gateway itself is designed in the Indo-Persian architectural style and features a recessed arched entrance. This arch is a scientifically constructed horseshoe-shaped structure, built using red sandstone. Decorative small arched motifs are present on the gateway, though the upper portion of the structure has suffered damage and is currently broken. The gateway is accompanied by a massive adjacent wall, which adds to its monumental presence. In terms of construction materials, the basement of the structure is made of lakhori bricks, which are typical of Mughal-era buildings. The arch, a key feature, is composed of finely carved red sandstone, while the entire structure has been coated with lime plaster, a traditional method used for both protection and aesthetic enhancement.
Year of Built: 17th-18th Century
Address: Centre of South side of Chirag Delhi
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110017
Longitude: 77 18 73
Latitude: 28 48 17