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The gate was constructed under [[Shah Jahan]]. It was provided with a 10.5 high metre [[barbican]] by [[Aurangzeb]], facing west. | The gate was constructed under [[Shah Jahan]]. It was provided with a 10.5 high metre [[barbican]] by [[Aurangzeb]], facing west. | ||
The gateway consists of three stories and is decorated with square, rectangular, and cusped arched panels. These panels are flanked by semi-octagonal towers crowned by two open octagonal pavilions. Red sandstone adorns the gate while the pavilion roofs are in white stone. | The gateway consists of three stories and is decorated with square, rectangular, and [[Multifoil arch|cusped arched]] panels. These panels are flanked by semi-octagonal towers crowned by two open octagonal pavilions. Red sandstone adorns the gate while the pavilion roofs are in white stone. | ||
Between the two pavilions is a screen of miniature ''[[chhatri]]s'' with seven miniature marble domes. Flame-shaped battlements encompass the wall. | Between the two pavilions is a screen of miniature ''[[chhatri]]s'' with seven miniature marble domes. Flame-shaped battlements encompass the wall. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[[Category:Red Fort]] | [[Category:Red Fort]] | ||