Left view of the Delhi Gate at Arcot, Tamil Nadu, India

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Delhi Gate is part of the fortification of Arcot, a town which is located on the banks of Palar river in the city of Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. The gate was part of a fort built by Mughal governor, Daud Khan Panni, in the first half of the 18th century. It was the site of a memorable defense made by Robert Clive during the Siege of Arcot.

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Size: 4896px × 3264px
Location: Delhi Gate, Arcot, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Photo credit: © Paramvir Singh / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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