Historical Gates of Rajasthan :

Gates of Rajasthan are erected in Rajput era. These gates are mostly established as the symbol of friendship and war against Mughal Dynasty in medieval India.

Gates of Rajasthan are minutely decorated with Rajasthani culture which reached at its acme when India was under the dark age of Mughal rule. From the era of Delhi Sultanate, the Rajputana was the hot seat for Rajputs. They are mostly Hindus and Jains. These gates are some victory gates, sacrifice gates or the entrance to gigantic and magnificent forts, which are mostly now converted into the museums. 

Entrance gate of Amer Fort :
The entry gate of Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements in medieval India. The entire fort of Amer was formed with large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths. The fort overlooks Maota Lake. 

Suraj Pole :

The Suraj Pol is the main entry to Amer Fort. It is known as the "Sun Gate" which leads to Jalebi Chowk, the first main courtyard. This was the place where armies would hold victory parades with their war bounty on their return from battles, which were also witnessed by the Royal family's women folk through the latticed windows. This gate was built exclusively and was provided with guards as it was the main entry into the palace. 

Tripolia Gate : 

Tripolia gate means three gates. It is an access to the palace of Amer from the west. It opens in three directions, one to the Jaleb Chowk, another to the Man Singh Palace and the third one to the Zenana Deorhi on the south. 

Lion Gate :

Lion gate which is known as the premier gate in Amer Fort was once a guarded gate. It leads to the private quarters in the palace premises and is titled 'Lion Gate' to suggest strength. Lion gate was built during the reign of Sawai Jai Singh. It is covered with frescoes. Its alignment is zigzag, probably made so from security considerations to attack intruders. 

Gateway of Jaigarh Fort :

The Gateway of Jaigarh Fort shows the example of early Rajputana sculptural work. The fort stands on a short diversion from the Jaipur-Delhi Highway, which leads to the Jaivana cannon at the Dungar Darwaza.

Dungar Darwaza : 

Dungar Darwaza in Jaigarh Fort leads to another important fort called the Nahargarh Fort. It can also be approached from the Amer Fort over a short climb along a steep hill track, arriving at the Awami Gate near the fort museum. 

Entrance of Kumbhalgarh Fort  :

The entrance of Kumbhalgarh Fort is known for the unique architecture. It is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Kumbhalgarh fort has seven fortified gateways. 

Mehrangarh Fort :
The entrance of Mehrangarh Fort was made up of unique metal work and stone cult. This fort is located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan and it is known as of the one of the largest forts in India. There are seven gates in Mehrangarh fort. 

Jai Pol :

Jai Pol which is known as "Gate of Victory" was built by Maharaja Man Singh in 1806 to celebrate his victory in a war with Jaipur and Bikaner. 
A part of the historical Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Jai Pol is a massive gateway, constructed as a victory memorial. This gate is one of the seven entrances of the impressive citadel that is set atop a hillock. Maharaja Man Singh, the former king of Marwar, built this gate in 1806. The reason behind the construction of this gate was commemorating the triumph of Marwar against rival dynasties of Bikaner and Jaipur.

Incorporating elements of traditional Rajasthani architecture, this imposing structure looks magnificent. Even today, cannon ball scars formed during the battle can be seen near its walls, which are testimony of Jodhpur's eventful history.

Fateh Pol :

Fateh Pol was built to celebrate a victory over the Mughal Empire in the year 1707. The Fateh Pol (Victory Gate) of Mehrangarh fort (Sun Fortress) in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. Built by Maharaja Ajit Singh to commemorate recapture of Marwar from Mughals.

Dedh Kamgra Pol :

Dedh Kamgra Pol still bears the scars of bombardment by cannonballs of Mughals against Rajputs. 
 

Loha Pol :

Loha Pol is one of the seven entrances to the Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur. Considered the heaviest of all the gates, it leads to the palaces and erstwhile residences of the royal families.

Major highlights of this historic gate are the handprints of the queens, who performed sati (the act of self-immolation by a widow on the funeral pyre of her husband).Loha Pol is the final gate into the main part of the fort complex. 

Chanpori Gate :

Chanpori Gate is the gateway to the walled city of Jaipur. 

Sanganeri Gate : 

Sanganeri Gate Area is now converted as the jewelry market.  Sanganeri Gate is located in the southern Ramparts of the Jaipur’s Walled city. This gate governed the route southwards towards the town of Sanganer. It is called Shivpol after the Shivmandir which the royal family would visit during Mahashivratri.