Dakhil Darwaza is one of the entrance gate of the fortified city of Gaur during the reign of Sultanate in Bengal. It was once used to salute the king once they return from battle. Made up of brick with terracotta architecture. Inside it is dark and infested by thousands of bats. So be cautious while visiting inside of this gate.

Dakhil or selami darwaza was the entry point of the city. It is believed that after winning a war or coming from somewhere else people used to gather here and celebrate, so name as selami door.Tickets - not required.Before the Muslim invasion this place, Gour belongs to King Shasanka, who vigorously reign the state. That time Gour was a predominant place of trade where most of world were engaged to trade sugarcane, jute, jaggery, and muslin, the super fune. In Sanskrit jaggery refer as gur the ancient name Gour has derived from that name.The world wide travellers, traders used to come in this place during that day. Almost for 800 years Gour was the peak on this popularity. After 15th Century the city was abandoned due to some war reasons or may the lethal plague.

Beautiful historical gateway of Bengal Sultanate

The place is very neglected .... Inside the place you will found thousands of bats roaming over your head.... The beauty is getting demolished day by day by us.

Dakhil Darwaza literally an entrance gate, (Ar. dakhil, Per. darwaza), is the largest structure of its kind in the architectural history of Sultanate Bengal. It was the main entrance to the citadel of lakhnauti, the Muslim name of gaur (per. Gawr). The gateway was the most solid and most elegant entrance portal ever erected in Bengal.The suggestion that it was erected by Sultan nasiruddin mahmud shah (1435-59 AD) at the time of the building of his citadel seems untenable. When the gateway of gunmant mosque, the city congressional mosque of the time of the restored Iliyas Shahis, could not be built to ensure that it could be reasonably time-enduring, how could such a strong and balanced structure like the Dakhil Darwaza be built at that timeFoodgrain We do not have a similar example even in pandua where the largest congressional mosque in Bengal was erected by the second Iliyas Shahi ruler, who is widely acknowledged to be the first great builder amongst the independent rulers of Bengal.Hence the probability is that Alauddin husain shah, who was also the builder of the bara sona mosque, built the present gateway. The majesty of both the architectural pieces bring them at par in point of time. It is likely that the present gateway was s substitution of a weaker gateway built by Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah at the time of the erection of the citadel. Because of their weak construction similar inner gateways named Chand Darwaza and Nim Darwaza had vanished.

This impressive gateway formed the northern entrance to the then fort of Gour. It is made of small red bricks and terracotta work. The area is surrounded by a beautiful garden having a well maintained grass lawn.Monument that reminds us of our countrys rich heritage. Nice place for short outing with family and friends.

Nice place for expend time with your friends or family

A very importantmonument, located in Gaur, Dakhil Darwazais a surviving ruin of an old castle from the15th century. It is one of the historic sites of our country.

Its a great creation...So beautiful 😍

Neat and clean areaWell maintained.

Very old Darwaza in the place. Very Big and tall, lots of visitors visit here, Dec- Jan is full of crowded. People visit the place with her family, lots of pictures capture, Normal time of the year not crowded. So visit the place normal day

Awesome place. I really love specially this place in Gour. The Bengali movie BOJHAE NA SE BOJHAE NA Shoot here a song name KOTHIN.

Dakhil Darwaza is an astounding tourist spot. A colossal structure of bygone days has the charm and aura to mesmerize any visitor at this ancient city, named Gauda.Sturdy and magnificent, one can easily detect the minute floral decorations over this archeological site. However, on my opinion, more maintenance is required. The iron made front gate is already in a deplorable condition. Dearth of Information and guidance for the new visitors are prominent. An Information Centre can be set up for all the connoisseurs of history. Government should take initiatives for the arrangement of wash rooms.

Beautiful gardening. Air conditioning architecture. core area very dark. good environment and also the entrance.

Wonderful, peaceful, charming place. 11th march 2020

This a place of national heritage. So obviously its a great historical site with several other historical sites near about.They are Firoz minar, chika mosque and most importantly karnasubarna-the capital of Gour then and the emperor Sasanka. There is also a pious place where Nemai Mahaprabhu visited once and took rest there.

The suggestion that it was erected by Sultan nasiruddin mahmud shah (1435-59 AD) at the time of the building of his citadel seems untenable. When the gateway of gunmant mosque, the city congressional mosque of the time of the restored Iliyas Shahis, could not be built to ensure that it could be reasonably time-enduring, how could such a strong and balanced structure like the Dakhil Darwaza be built at that timeFoodgrain We do not have a similar example even in pandua where the largest congressional mosque in Bengal was erected by the second Iliyas Shahi ruler, who is widely acknowledged to be the first great builder amongst the independent rulers of Bengal. The architecture of the gateway is an impressive one, and such an impressing structure could be built only when architecture has attained its full fruition. On this ground, it may be suggested that the Dakhil Darwaza was built in the Husain Shahi period. Antorio de Britto, the Portuguese interpreter (1521 AD), speaks of a mosque round the corner in front of Dakhil Darwaza.

Awesome place to visit.

Salami darwaja one of the most beautiful gate that i have ever seen.

Mainly this is entrance of gour. This is very historic place.

Dakhil Darwaza is a Beautiful Door to the great Kingdom Of Door . Please Visit This Historical Place. Gour,Malda

Nice place for time spent..

Amezing green space for photography. This place is surrounded by mango trees from all sides.

Nice place to visit but no proper communication

Dakhil Darwaza :Dahkil Darwaza literally an entrance gate(Ar dahkil,Per darwaza), is the largeststructure of its kind in architecural historyof Sultannate Bengal . ltwas the main entrance to the citadel of LAKHNAUTI, the Muslim name of Gour( per Gawr ) The gateway was the most solid and most elegant entrance portal ever erected in Bengal.The suggestion that it was erected Sultan NASIRUDDIN MAHAMUD SHAH (1435-1459 AD) at the time of the building of his citadel seems untenable. when thegateway of GUNMANT MOSQUE, the citycongressional mosque of the time the restored lliyas Shahis, could not be built to ensure that it could be reasonably time - enduring, how could such a strong andbalanced structure like the Dakhil Darwaza be built at that time Foodgrain we do not have a similar exmple even in PANDUA where the largest congressionalmosque in Bengal was erected by the second lliyas shahi rule, who is widelyacknowledged to be the first great builderamongst the independent rulers of Bengal. the architecture of the gatewayis an impressive one, and such an impressing structure could be built onlywhen architecture has attained its full fruition. On this ground, it may be suggested that the Dakhil Darwaza was built in the Husain Shahi period. Antorio be Britto,the Poruguese interpreter(1521 AD) speaks of a moaque round the corner in front Dakhil Darwaza.

Nice historical & tourist place

Historical for indian Muslims

All places are in Gour in Malda, okay for day out in winter in Malda

Made during Nabab Nasiruddin Ahmed Shah, between 1442..1459, this is the entrance to old castle. King used to take salutes from soldiers. surrounded bye ditch cum bandh.

Mainly hindu architecture converted to masjid in number of monuments around Gour malda.

Its a very beautiful historical place and nostalgic too.

The architect is so beautiful.. Nice place.

A very important monument, located in Gaur, Dakhil Darwaza is a surviving ruin of an old castle from the 15th century. The gate itself is a gateway to a fort.

A place of historical importance in Gour Maldah

Nice gate way.

Historic place with lots of ancient signs.

Historical place to visit - Tourist attraction

Great weekend outing

Great piece of Architecture.

Good

Love the rustic colour of the encient architecture.

Place is well maintained.

Very Good Historical Place...

A nice place to explore.

Old ruins in Malda, neatly maintained by ASI.

Dakhil or Salami Darwaza was the main entrance of Gour Fort and was built by Barbak Shah probably in 1425 AD. The name Dakhil means entrance and is located on the northern side of the fort. Whereas Salami means to salute. It was a common practice to honour dignitaries by a Gun Salute at the time of their entrance. Must have been a grand sight in the haydays of Gour. Even now the forlorn structure stands proud in its past glory. A must visit for the visitors.

Nice Place

Historic city now in ruins. Thrills me a lot.

Nice place to visit and to be a spectator of the architecture of the building.

Nice place

Beautiful !

Its an impessive gateway.

This is a very beautiful gate in the northern entrance to the fort of Gour. This gate is possible build by Barbak Shah (1459-74 AD). This is a very nice historical place to visit with friends and family. Snacks is also available at the outside of the gate. Back side environment and beautification will really impress you.

This is one of the best historical place i have visited so far.##This huge gate was made by Md. Barbak Shah in 1425 A.D. at Gour Malda which was the capital of Bangla.At his reign time this unique gate was the first entrance of Bangla. As the soldiers of Md. Barbak Shah salutes or Salam from this very gate by their artillery; so the gate named as Salami Darwaja.##

Very interesting place

Awesome!!

Historical place

Historical place of Gour Bangla.Needs more conservation.

Nice little historical structure.

A very beautiful historical place.

Dakhil Darwaza, an impressive gateway built in the year 1425 A.D. It is an important Muslim monument in anciant India. once give salutes fired from it, and thus it was named as Salami Darwaza . Made of small red coloured bricks and fine terracotta work, this structure is more than 21 m. high and 34.5 m. wide. It’s four corners are topped with five-storey high towers.As the main gateway of a fort, it opens through the embankments surrounding it. In the south-east corner of the fort, a 20-m. high wall encloses the ruins of an old palace.

Nice place. good for picnic ...

Nice place

Fantastic

Awesome place for short tour withfamily, friends and ofcourse kids.The beautiful gateway formed infront of Hour for. A nice gardenand greenery grass lawnssurrounded the area. Thisstructures remind us the cultureand mentality of our great nation.It touches the minds and obviouslyancient history. World famousmango garden of Malda coveredthe whole area. Constructed withred bricks and so many centuriesbefore. Splendid!! Well maintained,neat and clean surrounding areasattract you again. What a cool,calmand quiet environment. Excellent

Gauḍa, Gaur, or Gour, also known as Lakhnauti and Jannatabad, is a ruined city on the Bangladesh-India border. The fort containing the palace in its south-west corner. Previously, the fort and whole city was made by Great Gaur Rajputs or Pala Dynasty. They ruled all the Bengal and present some area of Bangladesh. The fort was strongly fortified with a rampart and entered through a magnificent gateway called the Dakhil Darwaza (1459-1474). At the south-east corner was a palace, surrounded by a wall of brick 66 ft (20 m) high, of which a part is standing. Near by were the royal tombs. Within the fort is the Kadam Rasul mosque (1530), which is still used, and close outside is a tall tower called the Firoz Minar (perhaps signifying tower of victory). There are a number of notable attraction like as, Eunuchs mosque, Tantipar mosque, Lotan mosque, Tomb of the saint Makhdum Shaikh Akhi Siraj (died 1357).

Nice

Nice place

I love this place

Good and historic...

Awesome place...😃

Really Amazing creation

One day trip

Built by Barbar Shah

Its now maintain by ASI, a Govt. of India office. Well maintained as old historical place.

Dakhil Darwaza, an impressive gateway built in 1425 A.D., is an important Muslim monument. Salutes fired from it also gave it the name of Salami Darwaza. Made of small red bricks and terracotta work, this dominating structure is more than 21 m. high and 34.5 m. wide. It’s four corners are topped with five-storey high towers. Once the main gateway to a fort, it opens through the embankments surrounding it. In the south-east corner of the fort, a 20-m. high wall encloses the ruins of an old palace.

Historically enriched

Other than the screeching of bats on one corner and abundant flow of air the place is wrongly put in shape. This entrance to the fortress is actually surrounded by water - a terrific strategic execution by the Nawaz Shah to make entry by enemies difficult.

One more must visit destinations in Malda. Not at all crowded. A place of historical interest. Worth visiting. Well maintained n clean. More publicity required to let people know about its importance.

Awesome place for short tour with family, friends and ofcourse kids. The beautiful gateway formed in front of Gour fort. A nice garden and greenery grass lawns surrounded the area. This structures remind us the culture and mentality of our great nation. It touches the minds and obviously ancient history. World famous mango garden of Malda covered the whole area. Constructed with red bricks and so many centuries before. Splendid!! Well maintained, neat and clean surrounding areas attract you again. What a cool,calm and quiet environment. Excellent 👏👏👏👏

Gour

Great place 🙂

This was Built in 1425 as a gateway to the Gaur. Dakhil Darwaza is an impressive Mughal era monument. Designed with small red bricks and terracotta work, the gateway was also called Salaami Darwaza in the older times as canons used to be fired from here. The four corners of the towering structure are topped with five-storey pillars.

Historical place were not protected....

Historical place ASI approved

It is great to spend some time there. Well maintained, clean. No toilets . Bats favourite place.

Historical place

Needs proper maintenance of the monument though the area is neat and clean.

You will find the green beauty all around . And would also feel the historical beauty of it !! 😊🌼🌼

Historic place

Exceptional architecture.

Good place for short tour with your family

One of the most visited archeological sites of gaur, malda. The structure is not well maintained, but clean. Good for visit. No toilet facility nearby. Entry is free.

Historical place

Nice place

A heritage of ancient Bengal representing the sultani culture . A place of historic interest.

Nice place to visit. Beautiful work

Awesome place to visit for a short trip. Its really amazing..

A good historical place for visit. It is like the India gate of old Gour Kingdom. 🙂

Historical place. Beautiful land scape. Plenty of Mango orchards.