The second visit to this Delhi Gate was part of the “Sadaranya Kshetram Visit” around Arcot on January 11, 2026, organized by Rameswaram Travel Agency. The first visit details of this Delhi Gate were written as a combined post along with Delhi Gate, Saadatullah Khan Tomb / Pachaikal Mosque, Raja Desingu
Cenotaph, Alambana Fort / Arcot Fort, and Abdullapuram Palace.
This
was one of the gates of the Arcot fort, which once served as an entrance from the Palar
River. Only a few traces of the fort wall exist now.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTION
After the death of Saadatullah Khan I, Arcot
was ruled by 12 Nawabs of Carnatic and the Arcot Nawabs. Arcot's history
changed a lot during the Nawab’s rule, with the constant threat from the
British East India Company and the French to take control. The legal heir
conflicts in the Arcot Nawab families also added fuel to this.
This
served as Robert
Clive's successful defense during the Siege of Arcot (1751CE)
in the Second Carnatic War, a pivotal moment for the British East
India Company, which led to a Victory. The Arcot fort was captured by Robert Clive between 23rd Sep to 14th November
1751 CE, and the same is inscribed on the side wall of the Gate. Hence, this gate was
renamed as Delhi Gate to signify the beginning of the capture of Delhi. It
is said that the top room was used by Robert Clive as his office. The fort was
destroyed by Tippu Sultan in 1783 CE, and the remains of the brick walls can be
seen.
This Delhi Gate is being maintained by the
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
ARCHITECTURE
Built
in Mughal architecture with an arched Gateway. There were two rooms at the bottom
and a big hall on the top. Steps are constructed to reach the top room.
Provisions are given for fixing doors with a stopper.
Clive's Room
HOW
TO REACH
The
Delhi Gate is 3 km from Arcot Bus Stand, 7.5 km from Ranipet, 8 km from
Walajapet, and 10 km from Walajah Road Junction.
The
nearest Railway Station is Walajah Road Junction.
LOCATION
OF THE JAIN TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
The moat with the remains of the fort's brick wall
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