Kashmiri Gate, Delhi

Kashmiri Gate or Kashmere Gate is a gate located in Old Delhi in UT of Delhi, India. it is the northern gate to the historic walled city of Old Delhi. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the gate is so named because it was at the start of a road that led to Kashmir.

This article is about the Kashmere Gate in Delhi. For the one in Lahore, see Kashmiri Gate, Lahore. For other uses, see Kashmiri Gate.
Kashmiri Gate 101
One of the fourteen gateways of the city of Shahjahanabad, Delhi, India
28.6666296°N 77.2287938°E / 28.6666296; 77.2287938
LocationOld Delhi, Delhi
TypeCity gate

Now it is also the name of the surrounding locality in North Delhi, in the Old Delhi area, and an important road junction as the Red Fort, ISBT and Delhi Junction railway station lie in its vicinity.

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