Delhi Gate et mur extérieur, le fort rouge, fort du 17ème siècle, construit par l'empereur Moghol Shah Jahan

• Contributeur: ephotocorp / Alamy Banque D'Images
• ID de l’image: CRKAHH
• Taille du fichier: 49,3 MB (1,9 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 5072 x 3396 px | 42,9 x 28,8 cm | 16,9 x 11,3 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 3 mai 2012
• Lieu: India
• Photographe: Sharwari Mehendale

Informations supplémentaires

Delhi Gate was built between 1568-69 to the western side of the fort and served as the principal gateway of the fort. It was purposefully designed to enhance the security of the fort. A wooden drawbridge was used to cross the moat and reach the fort from the mainland. Sharp curves, trap points and brick-paved ramp were devised to obstruct the path of the invading army. High and mighty bastions further strengthened the fort. Inside, there was another gateway by the name of Hathi Pol or Elephant-Gate. It was so named because of the two lifesize sculptures of elephants were erected here in such a manner that their upturned trunks made an archway. Today, one can see only the pedestals of these masonry elephants.

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