Gates of Uttar Pradesh are known to the world for excellent art and architecture. After Delhi, Uttar Pradesh is the only state in modern India that holds a number of gates. These gates were built in Delhi Sultanate era and the Mughal Dynasty era.
Gate of Agra Fort
The gate of Agra Fort leads to the magnificent fort made up of red stone. It is the former imperial residence of the Mughal Dynasty located in Agra. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Agra Fort is located about 2.5 km northwest of its more famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The fort can be more accurately described as a walled city.
Buland Darwaza
Buland Darwaza which is known as the “Gate of Magnificence†was built in 1601 by Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the palace at Fatehpur Sikri, a town which is 43 km from Agra.
Gate of Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid is located just opposite to the Agra fort and overlooking the Agra Fort Railway Station. Jama Masjid is also popularly known as the Jami Masjid or "Friday Mosque". It is one of the largest mosques in India.
Gateway to Akbar"s Tomb
Akbar was one of the popular rulers in Mughal era. His tomb was made with accurate artwork. The gateway to this tomb was built by Jahangir. It is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece. It was built in 1605-1613 and is situated in 119 acres of grounds in Sikandra, a suburb of Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
Gate of Tomb of I`timad-ud-Daulah
The Gate to the Tomb of I`timad-ud-Daulah was built by the unknown architect of medieval era. It is a Mughal mausoleum in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Baby Taj", the tomb of I`timad-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the "Taj Mahal" in Delhi.
Gate of Bahu Begum ka Maqbara
The gate of the Bahu Begum ka Maqbara is one of the tallest architecture of Mughal era but was built in non Mughal architectural pattern. It is the "Tomb of Queen Bride" Begum Unmatuzzohra Bano alias Bahu Begum. It is a memorial built for queen of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula. It"s one of the tallest buildings in Faizabad and is a beautiful example of non-Mughal Muslim architecture. The Mausoleum of Bahu Begum was created by Nawab Suja-ud-Daula in the memory of his loving wife is famous for the creative architectural brilliance with which it was designed and constructed.
Gate of Bara Imambara
The gate of Bara Imambara was built in the post Mughal era. It is an Imambara complex in Lucknow. It was built by Asaf-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh, in 1784. It is also called the Asafi Imambara.
Gate of Gulab Bari
The gate of Gulab Bari is a finest specimen of Awadhi architecture. It is the Tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. This place has a good collection of roses of various varieties set by the sides of water fountains. Gulab Bari is the maqbara of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, the third Nawab of Oudh in the campus.
Rumi Darwaza
Rumi Darwaza and sometimes known as the Turkish Gate is located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the finest examples of the architecture of Lucknow in Awadhi regime. It is an impressive gateway which was built under the patronage of Nawab Asaf-Ud-dowlah in 1784. It is also an example of Awadhi architecture and post Mughal artwork.
