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Bhati Gate
Bhati Gate on the west side of Lahore's Walled City, near Data Darbar, named after the Bhatti Rajputs; the present gate is a British-era rebuilding.
Bhati Gate is on the western side of the Walled City of Lahore, near the shrine of Data Ganj Bakhsh. It is named after the Bhattis, a Rajput clan who once lived in this quarter. The register counts it among the two oldest entrances to the city, controlling the main north–south road in Ghaznavid times.
Why go
- ✦One of Lahore's oldest city entrances
- ✦Named after the Bhatti Rajputs
- ✦Next to Data Darbar
- ✦Gateway to one of the old city's liveliest quarters
History
It is one of the thirteen gates of the city wall of Akbar's reign, though the present gateway building is from the British period. The lanes inside, the Bhati Gate quarter, have long been known for their food.
How to Reach
On the west side of the Walled City, on Lower Mall near Data Darbar. Easy to reach by car or rickshaw.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, October to March. Go in the morning, before the old city's lanes fill with traffic.
Getting there, On the west side of the Walled City, on Lower Mall near Data Darbar. Easy to reach by car or rickshaw.
Allow, 15–30 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Bhati Gate, within 5 km.
