Sangeen Darwaza is a historic gateway located in old city of Srinagar, built in 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar. Sangeen Darwaza along with Kathi Darwaza serves as gateways to the citadel (Hari Parbat Fort) built on Koh-e-Maran hill.[1][2][3]
| Sangeen Darwaza | |
|---|---|
| Location | Old city of Srinagar |
| Coordinates | 34°06′34″N 74°48′43″E / 34.1093442°N 74.8119495°E |
| Built | 16th Century |
Overview
editSangeen Darwaza, Kathi Darwaza and a citadel (Hari Parbat Fort) were built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 16"century CE. The rampart of the citadel covers an area of 5 km in circumference. It is pierced through a number of gates, out of which, 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.
Structure
editThe Sangeen Darwaza is in the middle of the fortification wall on the west is more or less built on the same pattern as that of Kathi Darwaza. as it was intended for private entry only or for use of royal entourage. it is larger, more richly ornated and elegant in design, it has staircases on its both sides.
References
edit- ^ Saran, Renu. Monuments of India. Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd.
- ^ Hamdani, Hakeem Sameer (2021). The Syncretic Traditions of Islamic Religious Architecture of Kashmir (Early 14th –18th Century). ISBN 9781000365252.
- ^ Agarwal, Ramesh Chandra (1998). Kashmir and Its Monumental Glory. Aryan Books International. p. 177.