Gate
Kashmere Gate
Also known as Kashmiri Gate
One of the surviving gateways of the old British-era city walls, strongly associated with Delhi's history during the events of 1857.
About Kashmere Gate
Kashmere Gate was the northern gateway of Shahjahanabad, the walled city Shah Jahan built in the seventeenth century, and was named for the road it opened onto, towards Kashmir. The double-arched gate that stands today dates from the British rebuilding of the walls in the 1830s.
It's best remembered for the uprising of 1857: on 14 September that year British engineers blew it open to storm the city, and the marks of cannon fire are still visible on its stone. St James' Church and the Dara Shikoh Library are close by.
Kashmere Gate At A Glance
- Location
- Old Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Gate
- Heritage Status
- Historic city gate
- Entry
- Arranged by your guide on the day
Good To Know
Visiting Kashmere Gate
What happened at Kashmere Gate in 1857?
- On 14 September 1857 British troops blew the gate open with explosives and stormed the city, beginning the recapture of Delhi.
Is Kashmere Gate worth visiting?
- If you're interested in 1857, yes. It takes a few minutes and pairs naturally with St James' Church next door.
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