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Kathi Darwaza
LocationBadamwari, Srinagar, Kashmir
Coordinates34°06′13″N 74°49′17″E / 34.103748°N 74.8215052°E / 34.103748; 74.8215052
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Built16th Century
Architectural style(s)Persian Architecture

Kathi Darwaza is a historic gateway located in old city of Srinagar, built in 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar. Kathi Darwaza along with Sangeen Darwaza serves as gateways to the citadel(Hari Parbat Fort) built on Koh-e-Maran hill.[1][2][3]

Overview

The Kathi Darwaza and the Sangeen Darwaza along with a citadel (Hari Parbat Fort) were built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 16"century c.e. The rampart of the citadel covers an area of 5kms in circumference.it is pierced through a number of gates. out of these gateways, Kathi darwaza on the south-east and Sangeen darwaza on the western side are the two prominent gateways. they were built keeping in view of the security of the royal establishment and strategic importance of the hillock. the fortification of Hari parbat was started by Akbar but the entire fort was built by Afghans[4]

References

  1. ^ Saran, Renu. Monuments of India. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd.
  2. ^ Hamdani, Hakeem Sameer (2021). The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th –18th Century). ISBN 9781000365252.
  3. ^ Agarwal, Ramesh Chandra (1998). Kashmir and Its Monumental Glory. Aryan Books International. p. 177.
  4. ^
    File:Kathi Darwaza Info.jpg
    Info Board setup by Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Srinagar Circle, Srinagar