Lahori Gate, Delhi

The fort is approached through a covered street flanked by arcaded apartments called the Chhatta Chowk.

Situated on the western wall of the fort, the gate received its name because it led to the city of Lahore, (Present Day Pakistan).

The gateway consists of three stories, each decorated with square, rectangular and cusped arched panels.

It is said that Shah Jahan, while under house arrest, wrote to Aurangzeb and criticized his decision: "You have made a fort a bride, and set a veil on it.

"[1] Every year since Indian Independence Day in 1947, the national flag has been raised and the Prime Minister has made a speech from the ramparts at the gate.