Badal Mahal Darwaza

It is known that India is home to many such gates that were supposedly entrances to palaces; however in most cases, the palaces are dilapidated or missing. Similar to such gates is Badal Mahal Darwaza located in the compound. In place of a palace you’d find an array of slums and shanties that spread throughout the compound. The gate and palace is said to be built during the rule of Sultan Mahmud Shah Khilji. It is flanked by large fort walls and a beautifully maintained green garden. The arched gate bears intricate designs and netted windows that portray inferences of Mughal architecture. You can gauge the magnificence of the palace by looking at the gate and the route that bear testimony to the era bygone.
Archaeologists have also discovered a hidden underground palace in this compound. The foundation and courtyard-like rooms can be clearly seen after careful excavation. This new discovery will certainly intrigue all architects and history aficionados. A walk around the fort wall is a must in order to get a contrasting view of the modern world outside the wall and the bygone era on the other side.