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How many gates are there in Delhi?
European merchant William Finch in 1611 had described Delhi as the city of seven forts and fifty two gates. The number of gates however had increased from 52 by the time the British arrived and established British rule in India. During British rule in Subcontinent, most of the gates were demolished. At present there are only 13 gates that exist in good condition in Delhi.
Names of some of the famous gates of Delhi are given below.
- India Gate
- Delhi Gate
- Lahore Gate, Red Fort
- West Gate, Purana Qila
- Lal Darwaza/Sher Shah Gate
Source: Above answer is based on information given on Wikipedia.
