A grand gateway at Ahmedabad with three arched gates is an
example of magnificent Gujarati architecture. It is one of the
oldest and longest gateways in Ahmedabad. Located adjacent to Bhadra
Fort, this darwaza was built by Ahmed Shah in 141 A.D.
The intricately carved darwaza was used by Mughal emperor, Jahangir
and his wife Noor Jahan to watch the processions from the place to
Jama Masjid. This grand gateway was also used as an entrance to
Royal Square at Bhadra Fort.
The darwaza served as a witness ground to watch processions and
religious ceremonies that took place at the huge ground between the
gate and the fort of Bhadra.
Gujarati architectural designs intricately design the walls and
pillars at teen darwaza. The ornately carved doors are finest
examples of Islamic architecture in India, dating back to the time
of the Ahmed Shah Sultans of medieval times.
Its intricately carved windows have beautiful jali or mesh work
that is a feature of all buildings of the period in Ahmedabad. Each
of its five semi-circular windows is different from the other. The
central one has a Tree of Life with snakes draped around five palm
trees. This is being used as the symbol of the Gujarat Government.
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