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Red Fort's Lahori Gate Restored to Mughal Era Glory by ASI After Extensive Research.
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:11
Red Fort's Lahori Gate Restored to Mughal Era Glory by ASI After Extensive Research.
- •The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has restored the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort to its original Mughal-era appearance.
- •The gate, previously red, now displays a light brownish color after multiple layers of red paint were removed.
- •ASI stated that the red paint layers caused moisture penetration and concealed Mughal-era masonry, which was removed using sandblasting.
- •The Lahori Gate was named because the road in front of it led towards Lahore, a major cultural and commercial hub during the Mughal period.
- •British forces demolished several Mughal-era structures inside the Lahori Gate and other parts of the Red Fort in 1857, building stairs for cannons.
Key Questions Answered
The ASI removed multiple layers of red paint using sandblasting to prevent moisture penetration and reveal the original Mughal-era masonry.
The gate was named Lahori Gate because the road it faced led directly toward Lahore, which was a major cultural and commercial center during the Mughal period.
Following their occupation in 1857, the British demolished several internal structures, placed cannons on top of the Lahori Gate, and built stairs to transport them.
