Facts: How did Delhi's 'Kashmir Gate' get its name? Know here...

The capital city of Delhi has become a favorite destination not only for locals but also for foreigners. Whether you visit Qutub Minar, Red Fort, or famous buildings, there is nothing that can beat Delhi in the list of best tourist places. Apart from all these, there are many famous places in Delhi, whose name is always in discussion.

Now look at Kashmiri Gate of Delhi, on hearing the name people always think one thing how this place got its name Kashmiri Gate, did its gate come from Kashmir? Many such questions come to our mind, so let us tell you here today what is the delay.

How Kashmiri Gate got its name
Many people have told many stories about the name Kashmiri Gate. According to him, this area is also called Shahnabad, let us tell you, Kashmiri Gate is a gate present in Delhi, it is the northern gate of the historic walled city of Delhi. Built by Mughal Shah Jahan, this gate got its name because it stood at the beginning of the road leading to Kashmiri. According to him, this place has been named for this reason.

The war between freedom fighters and British
The gate was rebuilt in 1835 by Robert Smith, the then-military engineer. There was a war between the freedom fighters and the British near this gate. Let us tell you that the railway station of Old Delhi is also located on this gate, the area around it is called Kashmiri Gate. Here you will also find many markets. For information, let us tell you that this gate was built to prevent the invasion of the British.

This place comes in the most congested areas of Delhi
It is also considered to be the busiest area of Delhi. There is also a major interstate bus stand, from where buses are available to many cities across the country. Apart from all this, the Red Line of the Delhi Metro is also located here, which is connected to many other lines. The yellow, purple, and red lines meet here. It is also the office of the Delhi Election Commission. Here you will also get to see a glimpse of Old Delhi.

Many historical places are also worth seeing here.
Here you will find beautiful views of old havelis, and beautiful buildings with intricate architecture. Dara Shikoh Library is located in Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Park, which boasts Mughal architecture. Built by Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, the site is now home to an archaeological museum. The British Magazine is another historic building on Lothian Road that was used to store British arms and ammunition. To the north of the British Magazine is the Telegraph Memorial, a tall gray pillared structure built over the site from where telegraphic messages to Ambala were sent by the British authorities.

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