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Explore These Magnificent Gates In Uttar Pradesh

Take a break at these historical monuments and find out about their grandeur and magnificence.

If you have visited major historical places in Uttar Pradesh, then here is the time you should start considering another trip to these places. Being famous amongst tourists for their monumental structure, these famous places in Uttar Pradesh are no more hidden marvels; hence, they are visited by millions of tourists every year.

What if We say you have missed several things at these sites which definitely deserve a visit from each and every traveller? One amongst these missing marvels include the getaways to historical monuments.

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Ranging from the beautiful gate of Taj Mahal to the famous Buland Darwaza, the following list includes every single gate which should not be missed by you. Read on to know more about these historical and magnificent gates in Uttar Pradesh.

Rumi Darwaza

Rumi Darwaza

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Also known as Turkish Gate, Rumi Darwaza is one of the most recognised monuments in Lucknow. It was built in 1784 and is a fine work of artistry under Awadhi architecture. It is said that the structure of Rumi Darwaza is inspired from the gateways of Istanbul, which was the major city of Eastern Roman Empire, hence, giving it name Rumi Darwaza, where Rumi stands from Rome.

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You must not miss visiting this beautiful gate if you are an architecture enthusiast. Apart from savouring its beauty, you can also visit nearby places, such as Chota Imambara and Bara Imambara.

Buland Darwaza

Buland Darwaza

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Undoubtedly, the most popular and frequently visited gate in India, Bulanda Darwaza was built in 1601 by Mughal King Akbar to honour his triumph over Gujarat. It is also the highest gateway in the world and is a pure form of Mughal architecture. The lifestyle and the culture during the reign of Akbar are clearly depicted through the structural formation of Buland Darwaza.

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It is the entrance to the Fatehpur Sikri Palace and is immensely popular for its architecture. It is made out of red sandstone and is adorned with the use of white and black marble. Being a 15-storeyed gateway, it remains one of the most loved and studied gates in the world.

Gateway To Gulab Bari

Gateway To Gulab Bari

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Gateway to Gulab Bari is the entrance gate of this beautiful monument, which was built in the 18th century and depicts exemplary architecture. Surrounded by fragrant gardens of roses and green lawns of squashy grass, the gateway to Gulab Bari is certainly a historic building, which everyone should notice. Scrutinise its splendour tucked away in the corners.

The Gulab Bari Complex is the tomb of Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula and is located in the historic city of Faizabad. You must visit this place again if you are one amongst those visitors who forgot to acknowledge the beauty of this magnificent gate.

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Darwaza-i-rauza

Darwaza-i-rauza

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How many times have you visited the great Taj Mahal? How many times have you sincerely noticed and studied about its main gate? You need to ask this question to yourself and to everyone who has ignored this beauteous piece of architecture.

Built in Mughal architecture during the 17th century, the main gate of Taj Mahal is also known as Darwaza-i-rauza or the Great Gate. With geometric designs and beautiful archways, the Great Gate stands as one of the peculiar gates ever made in India and is built of marble. Being part of Taj Mahal, it has to shine brilliantly and allure each and every traveller and explorer.

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Assuredly, Darwaza-i-rauza has equally contributed to the beauty and fame of Taj Mahal as that of the main building of Taj Mahal. So, why ignore this mesmerising beauty?

Gateway To Akbar's Tomb

Gateway To Akbar's Tomb

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Many of us have visited and explored the beauty of Akbar's Tomb, but how many of us have scrutinised the whole complex of Akbar's Tomb which includes a monumental gate at the entrance.

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Built in the 17th century, Gateway to Akbar's Tomb is one of the beautifully built gates in India with four marble minarets at its every corner, thereby, magnifying the existing beauty of the site. It is certainly a place to explore and study on account of its architectural formation which resembles the beauty of Taj Mahal.

Adorned with several designs and beautiful patterns, gateway to Akbar's Tomb is also one of the most beautiful gates in Uttar Pradesh. So, you must visit Akbar's Tomb and its grand gate this season.

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