{"id":13425,"date":"2019-10-18T19:07:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-18T13:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goheritagerun.com\/?p=13425"},"modified":"2019-11-14T08:01:17","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T02:31:17","slug":"gates-of-bhopal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goheritagerun.com\/gates-of-bhopal\/","title":{"rendered":"Gates of Bhopal"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Archaeology State Department of Bhopal is set to revive the lost glory of the gates of Bhopal in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. These magnificent gates were part of the walled city and the symbol of might of the Nawabs who ruled the Bhopal state then. Most of them in ruins today, these unique structures include Sadar Darwaza, Kala Darwaza, Bab-E-Sikandari, Shaukat Mahal gate, Teen Mohere gate-1, Teen Mohre gate-2, Dakhil Darwaza, Bhopal gate, Lal Darwaza, Moti Mahal Gate, Bagh Farhat Afza gate, Bab-e-Ali gate, Sultania infantry gate, Jumerati gate and police gate to name a few.<\/p>\n
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1. Moti Mahal Gate:\u00a0<\/strong> Moti Mahal Gate has a cusped arch opening. The upper part consists of arched space for the Chobdars (drummers) to announce the coming and going of the Nawab. The top parapet has a crown with finials and jail of brick.The whole gate is in an Islamic style made in a combination of stone and bricks.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2. Sadar Manzil Gate:\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0Sadar Manzil Gate is a simpler gate which is a on a square plan and has cusped arched opening. A decorated five arched parapet with a crown mounted on the central arch completes the elevation of the gate. The Sadar Manzil, situated adjacent to the Royal Enclave served as the courtroom of the Nawabs ruling over Bhopal. Entrance of this former hall of public audience is marked with a massive wooden door, which leads into a smaller main gate. The first floor of the main gate has a huge terrace balcony, while the second floor features four domes, one in each corner.<\/p>\n