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Teen Darwaza




The Teen Darwaza, which consists of 3 gates on the western walls, is an important place to visit at Panhala. This three door gate meant consecutive doors could only be approached at an awkward angle. There is a well in the corner. The well was used to send word to allies. Lemons with incised message were dropped into the water, and would float to a lake outside. The British entered through Teen Darwaza, when they finally captured Panhala in 1844. The Darwaza was engineered by the British to seek entry into the Panhala fort.



Updated on 7th June, 2005
District: Kolhapur

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