Lahori Gate

The Lahori Gate is the main entrance to the in Old Delhi. The fort is approached through a covered street flanked by arcaded apartments called the .
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  • Type: City gate
  • Description: main entrance to the Red Fort, Delhi, India
  • Also known as: “Lahore Gate”, “Lahore Gate (Delhi)”, “Lahori Gate (Red Fort)”, and “Lahori Gate, Red Fort, Delhi”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Red Fort, Delhi and Moti Masjid.

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The Red Fort is a historic Mughal fort located in the Old Delhi area of , India. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan on the 12th of May 1639, the fort was constructed following his decision to shift the Mughal capital from to Delhi. is situated 200 metres east of Lahori Gate.

Mosque
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The is a 17th-century historical , not open for worship, inside the complex in Old Delhi, . It was built by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, damaged during the Siege of Delhi, and subsequently restored by the British. is situated 440 metres east of Lahori Gate.

Building
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The is a long passage way that contains a bazaar, or market, located in the of Old Delhi, India. The is located behind the Lahori Gate and is set within an arched passage.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Meena Bazar, Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Neighborhood
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The is a street market square it is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi, India. Located close to the Old Delhi railway station, the Mughal-era is located at the eastern fringes of .

Neighborhood
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is a specialized wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products. Established in 1840, with a hardware market, it was the first wholesale market of Old Delhi it lies to the west of in Delhi.

Lahori Gate

Latitude
28.6559° or 28° 39′ 21″ north
Longitude
77.23873° or 77° 14′ 19″ east
Open location code
7JWVM64Q+9F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 80429907
Open­Street­Map feature
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
Q16931856
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Urdu—“Lahori Gate” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “拉合尔门 (德里)”
  • Chinese: “拉合尔门”
  • Czech: “Láhaurská brána”
  • Dutch: “Lahori-poort”
  • German: “Lahore Gate (Delhi)”
  • German: “Lahore Gate”
  • Hindi: “लाहौरी गेट, दिल्ली”
  • Hindi: “लाहौरी दरवाज़ा”
  • Turkish: “Lahor Kapısı”
  • Urdu: “لاہوری دروازہ، دہلی”

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