The Humayun Darwaza Gate of Old Fort in Delhi

[TusharSuradkar]

The Humayun Darwaza is one of the many gates or entrances of the now non-existent monuments within the walls of the Purana Quila or Old Fort in Delhi.

An inscription was found in one of the rooms of this monument by the Archeological Survey of India based on which this gate was also partly constructed by Sher Shah who ruled from here briefly.

The entrance is made of two parts one above the other. The lower part of the gate opens at the level of water in the moat that goes halfway around the gate and the upper was possibly accessed via a drawbridge or probably a causeway across the moat.

The gate is decorated with marble inlay work, sandstone carvings, and tile work most of which is in a dilapidated condition and hence kept beyond access to visitors by closing off the main approach gate.

Monument Tips

• The entire Purana Quila or Old Fort is a huge site so be prepared to walk for long distances between various monuments.
• Carry plenty of water or energy drink since one can feel thirsty even in winter.
• The parking fro Old fort is currently closed so you have to park 2-3 kilometer away opposite the National Science Center and the parking fees there is a steep INR 120 for 4-wheelers and INR 60 for 2-wheels and additionally spend INR 100 for an auto-rickshaw to reach the Puran Quila and then back to the parking.

Have you been to the entrance of a historic monument that does not exist today? I’d be interested in knowing your experiences.

Until then… Happy Guiding ?

Accessibility Features

The gate has an accessible pathway that can easily accommodate a wheelchair to be able to enjoy the views from outside the monument.

As seen in the collage above, there are accessible toilets and benches.

Ramp Access.

A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.

A wheelchair-accessible Parking.

A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.

What Else To Do In Delhi

While you are in Delhi, these are the top-recommended places:

1. Red Fort
2. Humayun Tomb
3. Lotus Temple
4. Akshardham Temple
5. India Gate
6. Jama Masjid
7. Rashtrapati Bhavan
8. Tughlaqabad Fort
9. Laxmi Narayan Temple
10. Gurudwara Bangala Sahib
11. Agrasen ki Baoli
12. National War Memorial
13. Raj Ghat Memorials
14. Safdarjung’s Tomb

[Rohan10]

Awesome post friend @TusharSuradkar . Very nice post as usual. Photos and information (including accessibility) is very useful. Thanks for sharing.

[TusharSuradkar]

Hi @Rohan10

Thank you, mate, for the appreciation.

The accessibility features are so prominent not to miss them

[C_T]

@TusharSuradkar

कव्हर फोटो पाहिल्यावर दरवाजा मोडकळीला आला आहे असे वाटते. पण हि बहुधा एक नवीन प्रकारची रचना असावी!

[TusharSuradkar]

@C_T

औरंगाबाद हे ५२ द्वारांचे शहर म्हणून प्रसिद्ध आहे आणि त्यातील बरेच दरवाजे सुस्थितीत आहे.

याचे कारण ते विविध काळात आणि विविध पद्धतीने बनवले आहेत.

जे दरवाजे interlocking blocks पद्धतीने बांधलेले आहेत ते आज देखील उत्तम स्थितीमध्ये आहेत.

मात्र ज्यामध्ये विट-चुना वापरला आहे ते दरवाजे जमीनदोस्त होऊन नाहीसे झाले आहेत किंवा दयनीय अवस्थेत आहेत.

दिल्लीतील या दरवाज्याचे वीटकाम किंवा दगड-चुन्यातील बांधकाम स्पष्टपणे दिसून येते आणि बहुदा यामुळे या दरवाजाची दुरावस्था झाली असावी.