The Humayuni Darwaza

 


Humayun Darwaza is one of the 3 existing gates in Purana Qila, Delhi. The huge gate is situated in a dilapidated condition at the southern part of the fort. 


There are two schools of thought regarding who built this gate. Some historians believe the gate was a part of Dinpanah built by Humayun. Others believe after defeating Humayun, Sher Shah Suri demolished every part of the fort and established this gate as a part of his fort 'Shergarh', and Humayun just renowned it after he recaptured the fort. 


However, the gate is now known as Humayuni Darwaza, probably because the tomb of Humayun is visible from the top of the gate.

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