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Which among the following was the main gate of the Shaniwar Wada complex, and faces north towards Delhi?

Dilli Darwaza

Mastani Darwaja

Khidki Darwaja

Ganesh Darwaja

Explanation:

The Dilli Darwaza is the main gate of the complex, and faces north towards Delhi. Chhatrapati Shahu is said to have considered the north-facing fort a sign of Baji Rao's ambitions against the Mughal empire, and suggested that the main gate should be made chhaatiiche, maatiche naahi! (Marathi for of the chests of brave soldiers, not made of mud).

By: DATTA DINKAR CHAVAN

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