Kashmere Gate Durga Puja, Delhi, 2012
Dhakis At Kashmere Gate, Delhi, Durga Puja In 2015
Devotees At Kashmere Gate, Delhi, Durga Puja In 2015 2
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Kashmere Gate's most dramatic historical moment came on 14 September 1857 during the Siege of Delhi, when a small group of British and Indian sappers and miners blew open the gate under heavy fire, allowing the main assault force to enter the city. The men who accomplished this were awarded the Victoria Cross, Britain's highest military honour.
A plaque on the gate commemorates this event. The gate has been preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India and stands as a reminder of Delhi's turbulent colonial history.
Historical Significance
- Built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century as part of Old Delhi's city walls
- Faces the direction of Kashmir — the origin of its name
- Site of the famous British assault during the 1857 Indian Rebellion
- Victoria Cross recipients commemorated on a plaque
- One of the few surviving gates of Shah Jahan's Old Delhi
How to Reach
- Metro: Kashmere Gate Metro Station (Yellow, Red, and Violet Lines converge here)
- The gate is visible from the metro station exit
Timings
- Open all day
- Best visited in daylight
Entry Fee
- Free