With the advent of the Delhi Sultanate, the last dynasty of Tomara started to decline. This laid the groundwork for Mughal dominance in India until the British took control. The Mughals ruled for more than 200 years and established themselves through the gates and monuments they built.
The southern gate of Delhi's walled city, Delhi Gate, is similar in design to the Kashmiri Gate. It connects Delhi's ancient and new cities and is built in the middle of the road.
The Red Fort's primary entry gate is Lahori Gate. Shah Jahan commissioned Ustad Ahmad Lahori to build Lahori Gate after he completed the Taj Mahal in 1632. The building was finished in 1648 and was made of red and white marble since these were the Emperor's favourite colours.
Purana Qila, near Pragati Maidan, was erected in 1538 by the second Mughal Emperors Humayun and Sher Shah Suri. During partition in August 1947, it operated as a refugee camp for people affected by the riots.
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