Delhi Gate, Vellore

Delhi Gate is part of the fortification of Arcot, a town which is located on the banks of Palar river in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India. The gate was part of a fort built by Mughal governor, Daud Khan Panni, in the first half of the 18th century. It was the site of a memorable defense made by Robert Clive during the Siege of Arcot.

This article is about the Delhi Gate in Vellore. For the one in Delhi, see Delhi Gate, Delhi. For the one in Lahore, see Delhi Gate, Lahore.

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