Delhi Gate, Agra Fort - a photo on Flickriver

            The monumental Delhi Gate, which faces the city on the western side of the fort, is considered the grandest of the four gates and a masterpiece of Akbar's time. It was built circa 1568 both to enhance security and as the king's formal gate, and includes features related to both. It is embellished with inlay work in white marble. A wooden drawbridge was used to cross the moat and reach the gate from the mainland; inside, an inner gateway called Hathi Pol ("Elephant Gate") – guarded by two life-sized stone elephants with their riders – added another layer of security. The drawbridge, slight ascent, and 90-degree turn between the outer and inner gates make the entrance impregnable. During a siege, attackers would employ elephants to crush a fort's gates. Without a level, straight run-up to gather speed, however, something prevented by this layout, elephants are ineffective.
   

Taken in: India / Uttar Pradesh / Agra / Chilgarh (show map)

Taken on: March 20, 2015

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Sets appears in: • Aagra's Veiled Treasures • Agra Fort

Groups appears in: • Taj Mahal & Other Historical Monuments of India • Fortresses, forts & fortifications of the World (photo guide) more » • The Great Mughals/महान मुगल 1504-1707 • Earth Asia (Post 3-Award 3) • Historical and architectural gems • Agra Life and Monuments • ₪ HISTORY & MYSTERY Society ₪ Add 1 | Award 3 • Windows to History • Great World Architecture • Evocando El Pasado * Evoking the Past * • INDO INDIAN RELICS « less

Camera: Nikon D5200, f/3.5, 1/2000 sec, 11mm, ISO 400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5200
Aperture:	f/3.5
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	11mm
ISO:	400
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Light Source:	Fine Weather
Gain Control:	Low gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	ViewNX 2.9 W
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