Department of Archaeology 
| Sl.No. | Documentation Parameters | Explanatory Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Name of the Monument/ Site | GATEWAYS (BADARPUR) SOUTHERN GATEWAY |
| 2. | Geo coordinates & Location |
28°30' N 77°18' E, |
| 3. | Approach |
Nearest Metro Station: Badarpur Metro Station |
| 4. | Date/ Period | Tughlaq Period |
| 5. | Brief History | These gateways are of a Sarai of Badarpur which is located on Delhi-Mathura Road, it may be said to have been built by Jahangir. According to Zafar Hasan the Sarai is large building made of rubble masonry. The entrance is through gateways on the north and south, there are two enclosures with a gateway between them. The gateways are mostly similar to one another and lie in an axial line. The southern enclosure had the Sarai building and contained arched cells for the accommodation of travelers, now mostly ruined. The northern enclosure known as ‘Ganj’ is surrounded by a battlemented wall with bastions at its four angles. The different Sarai of Delhi including Badarpur Sarai indicate the traffic of pilgrims and traders, the construction and maintenance of public buildings was started during Firozshah Tughlaq and flourished during the reign of Shershah suri who built the Grand Trunk Road as well. |
| 6. | Architectural style | The southern gateway is two bays deep with two rooms on either side of the central arched opening. The gateway has series of three arches, the arches are supported by sand stone columns with rounded edges and moulded base and capitals. The gateway has a flat terrace surrounded by parapet which is decorates simple with small opening in it. On the west side the gateway is extended to a series of arched cells, which originally formed part of the Sarai. |
| Sl.No. | Documentation Parameters | Explanatory Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Name of the Monument/ Site | GATEWAYS (BADARPUR) NORHTERN GATEWAY |
| 2. | Geo coordinates & Location | 28°30' N 77°18' E, Located in Badarpur Village https://maps.app.goo.gl/2nf39LCrnsjLnVtN9 |
| 3. | Approach | Nearest Metro Station: Badarpur Metro Station Nearest Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station Nearest Bus Stop: Badarpur Bus Stop |
| 4. | Date/ Period | Tughlaq Period |
| 5. | Brief History | These gateways are of a Sarai of Badarpur which is located on Delhi-Mathura Road, it may be said to have been built by Jahangir. According to Zafar Hasan the Sarai is large building made of rubble masonry. The entrance is through gateways on the north and south, there are two enclosures with a gateway between them. The gateways are mostly similar to one another and lie in an axial line.The southern enclosure had the Sarai building and contained arched cells for the accommodation of travellers, now mostly ruined. The northern enclosure known as ‘Ganj’ is surrounded by a battlemented wall with bastions at its four angles. The different Sarai of Delhi including Badarpur Sarai indicate the traffic of pilgrims and traders, the construction and maintenance of public buildings was started during Firozshah Tughlaq and flourished during the reign of Shershah suri who built the Grand Trunk Road as well. |
| 6. | Architectural style | The Northern gateway similar to the southern gateway has series of three arches, the arches are supported by sand stone columns with rounded edges and moulded base and capitals. The symbol of Islamic architecture i. e. Pointed arches is used in central gateway arch. And Multi-foil arch has been used on the both side of the gateway opening in the front facade. Unlike the southern this one id different due the parapet design with merlons at equal distance. |
| Sl.No. | Documentation Parameters | Explanatory Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Name of the Monument/ Site | GATEWAYS (BADARPUR) CENTRAL GATEWAY |
| 2. | Geo coordinates & Location |
28°30' N 77°18' E, Located in Badarpur Village |
| 3. | Approach | Nearest Metro Station:Badarpur Metro Station Nearest Railway Station:Nizamuddin Railway Station Nearest Bus Stop:Badarpur Bus Stop |
| 4. | Date/ Period | Tughlaq Period |
| 5. | Brief History | These gateways are of a Sarai of Badarpur which is located on Delhi-Mathura Road, it may be said to have been built by Jahangir. According to Zafar Hasan the Sarai is large building made of rubble masonry. The entrance is through gateways on the north and south, there are two enclosures with a gateway between them. The gateways are mostly similar to one another and lie in an axial line.The southern enclosure had the Sarai building and contained arched cells for the accommodation of travellers, now mostly ruined. The northern enclosure known as ‘Ganj’ is surrounded by a battlemented wall with bastions at its four angles. The different Sarai of Delhi including Badarpur Sarai indicate the traffic of pilgrims and traders, the construction and maintenance of public buildings was started during Firozshah Tughlaq and flourished during the reign of Shershah suri who built the Grand Trunk Road as well. |
| 6. | Architectural style | The central gateway is comparatively smaller. It has a central bay with a series of pointed arch and vault. Merlons in the parapet with flat terrace. |
