Sangeen Darwaza

Sangeen Darwaza is a historic gateway located in old city of Srinagar, built in 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar. Sangeen Darwaza along with Kathi Darwaza serves as gateways to the citadel built on Koh-e-Maran hill.

Overview

Sangeen Darwaza, Kathi Darwaza and a citadel '' were built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the 16th century CE. The rampart of the citadel covers an area of 5 km in circumference. It is pierced through a number of gates, out of which, Kathi darwaza on the south-east and Sangeen darwaza on the western side are the two prominent gateways. they were built, keeping in view of the security of the royal establishment and strategic importance of the hillock.

Structure

The Sangeen Darwaza is in the middle of the fortification wall on the west is more or less built on the same pattern as that of Kathi Darwaza. as it was intended for private entry only or for use of royal entourage. it is larger, more richly ornated and elegant in design, it has staircases on its both sides.