Delhi Gate, Arcot

Delhi Gate, Arcot
Delhi Gate, Arcot
LocationRanipet, Tamil Nadu
Coordinates12°54′27″N 79°20′16″E / 12.9075°N 79.3378°E / 12.9075; 79.3378

Delhi Gate is part of the fortification of Arcot, a town which is located on the banks of Palar river in Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India. The gate was part of a fort built by Mughal governor, Daud Khan Panni, in the first half of the 18th century. It was the site of a memorable defense made by Robert Clive during the Siege of Arcot.

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