Dakhil Darwaza or "Salami Gate" means an entry gate and was built in 15th century by Barbak Shah. This gate was built as a citadel facilitating entry in Gour, Malda during the then time. Canons were reportedly fired from sides of the gate to welcome honoured guests (Salami Darwaza) Presently, it is under maintenance during our visit and portion of it were bei g restored. The area is quite peaceful and serene and in the back side a small lake adds to the beauty of the spot. One of the many important historical places at Gour Malda. As usual, not much information could be gathered at the site in absence of officials/ guides. However, internet is there to help. Recommended for visit.
A historical place. You must visit these places to know about the history of Bengal.
Dakhil Darwaza, meaning entrance gate was probably built in 1425 A.D.This impressive gateway formed the northern entrance to the then fort of Gour and was possibly built by Barbak Shah. It is made of small red bricks and terracotta work. In the past, cannons used to be fired from here as a salute(Salami). Hence the gate also came to be known as the Salaami Darwaza. The area is surrounded by a beautiful garden having a well maintained grass lawn. It is an impressive gateway built in 1425 and is an important Muslim monument. Made of small red bricks and terracotta work, this dominating structure is more than 21 meters high and 34.5 meters wide. Its four corners are topped with five-story high towers. Once the main gateway to a fort, it opens through the embankments surrounding it. In the southeast corner of the fort, a 20 meters high wall encloses the ruins of an old palace. In the past, cannons used to be fired from here. Hence the gate also came to be known as the Salaami Darwaza.
DAKHIL DARWAZA is an Urdu word, which literally means the entrance gate- which was the main entrance to the fortress of Lakhnauti. This impressive gateway built of brick was probably built by Sultan Barbak Shah (c.1459-74 AD) and served as the main entrance north into the citadel of Gaur. It was also called 'Salami Gate' as salutes were fired from its sides. The facade of the gateway measures 73' 4" in breadth and rises to a height of 60'. The gateway represents the height of excellence that the brick masons of Bengal were capable of achieving. The archway which is 34' high up to the apex of the pointed arch, is flanked by a pylon-like buttress, one on each side of the frontage and guarding the portal. The archway between the two pylons provides a deep and wide portico containing the arched opening, which leads into a central vaulted passage, with a guard room on each side. The entire structure has beautiful terracotta ornamentation and a guard example of the intermingling of Islamic thought and regional characteristic features. (as per ASI). The area is surrounded by a beautiful garden having a well-maintained grass lawn. It is an impressive gateway built in 1425 and is an important Muslim monument. Made of small red bricks and terracotta work, this dominating structure is more than 21 meters high and 34.5 meters wide. Its four corners are topped with five-story high towers. Once the main gateway to a fort, it opens through the embankments surrounding it. In the southeast corner of the fort, a 20 meters high wall encloses the ruins of an old palace. In the past, cannons used to be fired from here. Hence the gate also came to be known as the Salaami Darwaza. It is a beautiful old Mughal architecture. Tickets are not required.
No traffic, there are no guide Place are beautiful . Bangladesh border are located about a km
This impressive gateway formed the northern entrance to the then fort of Gour. It is made of small red bricks and terracotta work. The area is surrounded by a beautiful garden having a well maintained grass lawn.Monument that reminds us of our country's rich heritage. Nice place for short outing with family and friends.
Dakhil Darwaza, meaning entrance gate was probably built in 1425 A.D.This impressive gateway formed the northern entrance to the then fort of Gour and was possibly built by Barbak Shah. It is made of small red bricks and terracotta work. In the past, cannons used to be fired from here as a salute(Salami). Hence the gate also came to be known as the Salaami Darwaza. The area is surrounded by a beautiful garden having a well maintained grass lawn. It is an impressive gateway built in 1425 and is an important Muslim monument. Made of small red bricks and terracotta work, this dominating structure is more than 21 meters high and 34.5 meters wide. Its four corners are topped with five-story high towers. Once the main gateway to a fort, it opens through the embankments surrounding it. In the southeast corner of the fort, a 20 meters high wall encloses the ruins of an old palace. In the past, cannons used to be fired from here. Hence the gate also came to be known as the Salaami Darwaza. Its a beautiful old mughal architecture And islamic monument ie. Muslim monument DAKHIL DARWAZA is an Urdu word, which literally means the entrance gate- which was main entrance to the fortress of Lakhnauti. It has a width of 24.7 meters and the length of the gate is 24.5 meters and the height is 14.5 meters. It is fully built by red bricks. It is said that Sultan Barbak Shah during the Bengal Muslim Sultanate constructed it, in which was erstwhile known as Gour Malda.
dakhil, Per. darwaza), is the largest structure of its kind in the architectural history of Sultanate Bengal.
Dakhil Darwaza Located in Mahadipur, Chauka Para of Maldah. The complete address is V46P+8R8 Dakhil Darwaza, Unnamed Road, Gour, Mahadipur, Chauka Para, West Bengal 732216.
