Rumi Darwaza also known as Turkish Gate in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

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Vehicles pass through the famous Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Rumi Darwaza was built by the fourth Nawab of Lucknow, Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula and is believed to be identical to an old gate in Istanbul called Bab-iHümayun, and so is also sometimes referred to as Turkish Gate. The 60 feet high gate is now considered an architectural marvel, but it built for a noble purpose. The material used for the Darwaza is bricks and its then coated with lime, while the Mughals often used red sand stone. This is why the detailing on the Darwaza is more intricate, which would be impossible to achieve in stone. It's no surprise that the Darwaza has become the de facto symbol of Lucknow in recent times, whether it's tourism promotion or simply building a brand for the city. Source: sid-thewanderer Thi