Lukochuri Darwaja, English Bazar

Lukochuri Darwaja

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About Lukochuri Darwaja

                     

Towards the south-east of the Kadam Rasul Mosque, there is another historical structure called Lukochuri Darwaja. This is a place where the sultans used to play hide and seek with their begums. However, two names are suggested as the builders of the gate. According to some, it was built under the patronage of Shah Shuja, son of emperor Shahjahan in 1655; whereas others believe that it was constructed by Allauddin Hussein Shah in 1522.

Tourists would find the architectural features of the structure built in pure Mughal style quite interesting. This Mughal building features a brick made gateway, rectangular in design, measuring 19.80 m long and 12.90 m broad. The structure is built in three storeys, featuring flanking doorways. The top storey is admired with three large windows in the form of Machicoulis. The whole structure is plaster covered and shaped in rectangular frames with Muqarnas ornamentation.

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