Kashmiri Gate
North Delhi district
historic site
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:46
Welcome visitors to the Kashmiri Gate Heritage Trail where the brilliant legacy of the Mughal Empire and the tragic conflict of British colonial rule intersect within the bustling urban heart of Old Delhi. You are currently…
Listen in the app2The Historic Double Arches3:02
Please step inside the neat iron railing that surrounds the front compound of Kashmiri Gate and move onto the manicured lawn. Even amid the incessant roar of modern traffic passing through Old Delhi this fenced precinct offers a…
Listen in the app3Battle Scars and Memorial Plaque2:54
Please walk through the majestic double arches of Kashmiri Gate to reach the rear wall of the complex. As you emerge from the shade of the gateway onto the open ground behind the structure the violent reality of September…
Listen in the app4St. James' Church2:45
After examining the shell scars and memorial plaque at Kashmiri Gate please follow Church Road leading eastward for a short pleasant walk. Ahead through the shady trees you will discover a striking classical edifice painted in…
Listen in the app5Dara Shikoh Library2:48
Leaving the tranquil grounds of St. James' Church please proceed to the nearby Dara Shikoh Library complex located just inside the historic Kashmiri Gate perimeter. …
Listen in the app6Old Magazine Gateway2:35
Please move south from the Kashmere Gate Post Office along Lothian Road to reach the Old Magazine Gateway and the nearby Telegraph Memorial. This specific location was the scene of one of the most explosive and desperate episodes…
Listen in the app7Nicholson's Cemetery2:31
Please proceed to Nicholson's Cemetery located on Club Road in Civil Lines directly opposite the ISBT bus terminal and Kashmiri Gate Metro Station. This quiet shaded burial ground contains the tomb of Brigadier General John…
Listen in the app8Closing1:54
Ladies and gentlemen this concludes our comprehensive audio guide tour of the Kashmiri Gate Heritage Trail. Over the past centuries this historic landmark has witnessed the breathtaking height of Mughal imperial splendor the…
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What is Kashmiri Gate?
Kashmiri Gate is a place in North Delhi district with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | North Delhi district |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 21 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 28.6664, 77.2289 |
| Last updated |
