Centuries ago, the city of Aurangabad meaning "Built by the Throne" was known as Khadki, on the River Kham in Dudhana valley between the hills and mountains Lakenvara Satara in the state of Maharashtra.
Founded by Malik Amber in 1610 at the intersection of roads leading to the Mughal Empire, contains fifty and two impressive gates into the fortified wall that surrounded the city. Currently, thirteen of these doors speak of that glorious past.
Initially there were four main gates and nine small, some of which are the gate Delhi, those of Paithan, Roshan or Bhadkal. The most prominent are looking toward the cardinal points: Delhi is the northern Paithan which faces south, Mecca or west and Makai Jaina east.
Their structures and arches are robust, with high bulwarks and strong influence of Islamic architecture. In fact, the Mughals or Mongols exercised great influence over the Persians and their culture and traditions are clearly visible in the architecture of the doors.
They are built of stone filled with a combination of stone, brick and lime, beyond the constructive, it must be said that these doors were not mere entries on the wall but each had a different design, structure and direction that differed from the others.
For example, Paithan Gate, South of the city, overlooks an estauta of Lokmanya Tilak on one side, while the other is open to a busy street with a minaret in front. Flanked by two watch towers with an arch door reminds Paithan the entrance of a castle.
Another interesting gate is the DarwazaTo the north. The clock tower of the gate bears a striking resemblance to a "gumbo" or "Gumbaz", a dome surmounted by a crown with arches and balconies on each level.
Let us review the Mecca and Makai, the west gate. Most doors used to have guns mounted, the Mecca is the only one that currently keeps his gun. Enter the gates of Delhi and Mecca is Quil-e-Ark, a citadel built by Aurangzeb in 1692, consisting of several structures such as Diwan-e-Aam, Janana Mardana Mahal and Mahal, two mosques fortified with five doors.
One of the most beautiful doors is the Rangeen Darwaza. The niche of the arch or pishtoq is embedded in a framework that is the definition of this architectural work. The buildings of the Mughal Empire had a style that generates admiration and respect for the Emperor, and these lobed arches, slender minarets and domes ethereal looking to impress and charm the locals.