Book Title: Jain Sanctuaries of the Fortress of Gwalior Author(s): T V G Shastri Publisher: Kundkund Gyanpith IndorePage 54
________________ A later inscription in the temple of Siva shows that constructions were made during the time of Mansigh, in the year 1495 A.D. v. Hathia Gate :- It is also known as Hathipor or the Elephant Gate, built by Raja Mansing Tomar. It derives the name from the life size figure of an elephant mounted by a mahout and the king. It is no more seen now. Cunninghan infers that during the time of Shahjahan, the governor of the fort Muzaffar Khan got it removed. iv. Ganesh Gate :- This is not seen today. It was is attributed to Dungar Singh. To the east of the gate outside, there is a tank known as Nursagar. On the right hand side outside the gate, there used to be a temple of Ganesh. It is no more seen now. To please Aurangazeb, Motamid Khan created a small mosque in the year 1664 A.D. vii. Gharguz Gate :- This lies towards the south. It derives its name because of it splashing waters and cisterns. On a rock near the gate, there are Hindu sculptures. Very near to it, lies Manasarover Tank. On the gateway, the name of the sculptor, Mahesh is inscribed. viii. Western Gate :- The second main road to the hill-top, as stated lies towards the western side. It leads to Urwahi Gate. There is yet another one known by the Nischal Gate. Of these, the former is popular. It was said to have been built during the time of litamush in 13th cent. A.D. (34)Page Navigation
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