Madan Pura Gate, Gawalmandi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Madan pura gate, Gawalmandi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan,

The gate was built by wealthy Muslim, Sikhs and Hindu families before the partition of Indian Subcontinent, as they covered their colonies for security purpose.

But mostly gates were constructed by Hindus and Sikhs. Some gates were installed in 18th century.

The gates now have a historical value but the local administration and provincial government hardly pay any attention to preservation of the symbols of past.

In Gowalmandi’s Madanpura, the gate was installed by Lala Barkat Ram Lothara who was a trader in Saddar Bazaar.