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Kashmiri Gate

कश्मीरी गेट, दिल्ली

gate in Delhi

#30 in Delhi / #138 in India

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Kashmiri Gate, situated in Delhi, India, is a historical gate that dates back to the Mughal era. It was built in 1835 by Robert Smith during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. Named for its direction facing Kashmir, the gate was an integral part of the northern walls of Shahjahanabad, the walled city of Delhi. Kashmiri Gate played a significant role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, serving as a strategic point for both British and Indian forces.

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