Kathi Darwaza

Kathi Darwaza
LocationBadamwari, Srinagar, Kashmir
Coordinates34°06′13″N 74°49′17″E / 34.103748°N 74.8215052°E / 34.103748; 74.8215052
Height12 metres (39 ft)
Built16th Century
Architectural style(s)Persian Architecture

Kathi Darwaza (Urdu pronunciation: [kɑːʈʰiː d̪əɾʋɑːzɑː] ; Kashmiri pronunciation: [kəːʈʰʲ d̪arʋaːzɨ]) is a historic gateway located in old city of Srinagar, built in 16th century by Mughal emperor Akbar. Kathi Darwaza along with Sangeen Darwaza serves as gateways to the citadel(Hari Parbat Fort) built on Koh-e-Maran hill.

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