PATRIKA GATE

About:

• Patrika Gate derives its name from newspaper and media company-Rajasthan Patrika.
  
  
• The gate is built on Jawahar Circle near Sanganer International Airport. It is on the southern end of JLN Marg which connects Ramniwas Garden on the north side and Jaipur International Airport on the Southern end.
  
  
• The facade is inspired by the traditional architecture and features Jharokhas, Pols, Pavilions, and Chhatris.
  
  
• The idea of building this gate is linked with the old city gates of Jaipur walled city. When Maharajah Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727 AD, he secured the perimeter with a wall and eight gates.