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Fast Facts
Built In Approx. 1575
Built By Akbar
Architecture Islamic
The Buland Darwaza, also known as the Gate of Magnificence,
is a grand gateway located in Buland Darwaza in Agra. It is
one of the most significant monuments built during Akbar's reign.
One has to pass under the colossal arch of the Buland Darwaza
to enter the city of Buland Darwaza. It holds the credit of
being the most striking monument in Buland Darwaza and can be
seen from miles away. Tucked away on a hill where the Jama Masjid
Mosque is located, the Buland Darwaza is the entrance gateway
also to the Jama Masjid mosque in Buland Darwaza. This towering
gateway is one of the most majestic of Mughal monuments.
History
The name Buland Darwaza means 'High Door' and this triumphal
arch was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar to celebrate his
victory when he defeated the king of Khandesh or Gujarat in
1573. This stupendous structure stands high as a manifestation
of the great Mughal Emperor's religious tolerance.
Features
Soaring impressively to a height of 40 meters or 175 feet,
Buland Darwaza is approached by a flight of steps sweeping down
the hill giving the gateway additional height. This stunning
structure, built in red sandstone with embellishments in white
marble, echoes early Mughal design. It is the most Islamic structure
in Buland Darwaza and has inscriptions from the Quran on its
front and pillars and chattris on its height. The inscription
is not only famous for its calligraphy, but also testifies Akbar's
religious broad-mindedness.
Don't Miss
The inscription on the Buland Darwaza is a message from Jesus
Christ. It reads, "The World is but a bridge, pass over
but build no houses on it."
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