Dakhil Darwaza
দাখিল দরওয়াজা
The northern gate of the old city of Gaur, a red-brick triumphal arch about 21 metres high, with polygonal corner towers and finely carved brickwork that represents the peak of Bengal brick architecture.
The Dakhil Darwaza was built in the 15th century and served as the main entrance to the Gaur fortress. It is also known as the 'Salami Gate', because cannons were fired here to salute the sultan whenever he passed through. The gate is built of small red bricks, roughly 21 metres high and 34 metres wide. On either side of the central archway rise corner towers with five receding tiers, their surfaces covered in intricate terracotta and brick carvings. Passing through the gate brings you into the old city walls. Nearby sites include the Firoz Minar and the Qadam Rasul Mosque, which can be explored on foot in sequence. Entry is free.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Baro Sona Masjid
- Firoz Minar
- Ramkeli
- Qadam Rasul Mosque
- Gumti Darwaza
- Chamkati Masjid
- Lattan Mosque
- Tantipara Mosque