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{{About|the Delhi Gate in Vellore|the one in Delhi|Delhi Gate, Delhi|the one in Lahore|Delhi Gate, Lahore}}
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[[File:Delhi gate - river side view.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Delhi Gate]]

'''Arcot Gate''' is part of the fortification of [[Arcot, Vellore|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 Empire|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]].

==History==
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Historically, the region had been the site of number of battles. This prompted the construction of the fortress around Arcot. The area was captured by a Mughal [[Nawab]] of [[Karnataka]] from the [[Marathas|Marathas caste]].{{When|date=March 2014}}{{Who|date=March 2014}} Daud Khan Panni was made governor by [[Zulfikhar Ali Khan]] ([[Aurangzeb]]'s general) in 1698.

In the year 1710, Mohammed Sayyid was the last mughal governor who was appointed as Nawab of [[Carnatic region|Karnatic]] with the title [[Saadatullah Khan I]]<ref>{{cite book | title=Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707-1813 By Jaswant Lal Mehta|date = January 2005| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d1wUgKKzawoC&q=about+Saadatullah+Khan+I&pg=PA161| publisher=Sterling Publishers|isbn = 9781932705546}}</ref> and moved his capital from Gingee to Arcot.<ref>{{cite book | title=Madras, Chennai: A 400-year Record of the First City of Modern India, Volume 1|year = 2008| url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tbR_LLkqdI8C&q=Saadatullah+Khan+I&pg=PA122| publisher=Palaniappa Brothers|isbn = 9788183794688}}</ref>{{Why?|date=March 2014}}

The prolonged disputes between the different dynasties fighting for the control of Arcot led to the arrival of the British and the French.{{Why?|date=March 2014}} However the battle between British and French forces was only for control of [[south India]]. The capture and the defence of Arcot by handful of British troops and Sepoy under the command of [[Robert Clive]] against enormous forces was one of the most remarkable battles fought by the British. The siege lasted fifty days, ending 15 November 1751.

The Arcot Fort was part of the famous Battle of Arcot, which led to a British victory. One of the gates of the fort was renamed "Delhi Gate" to signify the beginning of the capture of Delhi. The entrance of the gate was constructed in the style of a [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]] arch. Over the gate is Robert Clives room.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Expo-at-fort-brings-alive-relics-of-past/2013/08/20/article1742447.ece#.UyNB2tL7C8A| title= Expo at fort brings alive relics of past| date=20 August 2013| work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title='Arcot' – The Reason We Speak English| url=http://whostory.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/arcot-the-reason-we-speak-english/| publisher=Whostory.wordpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Delhi Gate Arcot Vellore|url=http://www.focloc.com/locations/districts/vellore/1699-delhi-gate-arcot-vellore.html| publisher=Focloc.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Robert Clive, 'Clive of India', wins the battle that is said to have begun British rule in India.| url=http://www.britishbattles.com/war-in-india/siege-arcot.htm| publisher=Britishbattles.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=The Delhi Gate: Arcot Vellore| url=http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travelogues/60619-delhi-gate-arcot.html| publisher=Team BHP.com}}</ref>

The old red brick town walls which were part of the original fortification of Arcot were destroyed by [[Tippu Sultan]] in 1783, but the foundations can be still seen. Today, the remains of the tombs of [[Saadatullah Khan I]] and [[Jama Masjid]] are the silent witnesses to that period.

==Gallery==
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|Image:Delhi gate - side view.JPG|Delhi Gate - Side View
|Image:Delhi gate - road side view.JPG|Delhi Gate - Road Side View
|Image:Delhi Gate - panaroma.jpg|Delhi Gate View
}}</center>

== References ==
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Vellore]]
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Delhi Gate (Vellore) - Revision history