Teen Darwaza

Teen Darwaza is a historic triple-arched gateway located on Gandhi Road in the walled city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built in 1415 by Sultan Ahmed Shah, founder of Ahmedabad, it served as the eastern entrance to the Bhadra Fort complex and royal square. Notable for its Indo-Islamic architecture, height and intricate carvings, it remains an iconic landmark and busy thoroughfare surrounded by traditional markets in central Ahmedabad.

Visitors can expect a large triple-arched gateway with Indo-Islamic architectural details standing in the middle of a busy street and market area. The structure has three arches of varying heights with carved pillars and battlements. The surrounding area is a bustling bazaar with shops, street vendors and pedestrian traffic. Visitors can view the gateway from the street, walk through its arches, take photographs and explore the adjacent Bhadra Fort and old city markets.

Built in 1415 by Sultan Ahmed Shah I, founder of Ahmedabad, as the grand eastern gateway to the Bhadra Fort and the royal Maidan-Shahi Bagh. It served as a ceremonial entrance for royalty and later as a historic landmark of the Ahmedabad Sultanate. The gateway exhibits Indo-Islamic architectural style and has been a central feature of the walled city for over 600 years.

Teen Darwaza is an iconic symbol of Ahmedabad and a focal point of the old city's cultural and commercial life. The surrounding market has long been a traditional shopping area. Local tradition associates the gateway with the goddess Lakshmi and it remains a prominent landmark for heritage walks and cultural identity of the walled city.