Rumi Darwaza
The Rumi Darwaza (Hindi: रूमी दरवाज़ा, Urdu: رومی دروازه, and sometimes known as the Turkish Gate), in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is an imposing gateway which was built by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula in 1784. It is an example of Awadhi architecture. The Rumi Darwaza, which stands sixty feet tall, was modeled after the Sublime Porte (Bab-iHümayun) in Istanbul.
| Rumi Darwaza रूमी दरवाजा رومی دروازه | |
|---|---|
Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow | |
| Location | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Coordinates | 26.860556°N 80.915833°E |
| Height | 18 m (60 ft) |
| Built | 1784 |
| Architectural style(s) | Awadhi |
Location in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India Rumi Darwaza (India) | |
It is adjacent to the Asafi Imambara, Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow and has become a logo for the city of Lucknow. It used to mark the entrance to Old Lucknow. When the city grew and expanded, it was later used as an entrance to a palace which was later demolished by the British Raj following the Indian Mutiny.
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