Baiju Bawra is the only person in India History who defeated TANSEN, music legend and pearl of Mughal court. He defeated Tansen in music competition. In 16th century A.D.: The Pandit Baiju Nath Prasad was born in Chanderi in the 16th century A.D. History books do not give any clear dates as to his birth or upbringing. It is believed that he was born to a rich religious family and grew up in one of the fine havelis of Chanderi. The story goes as he grew up Baiju wanted to lead a life that was beyond luxury and prosperity. He found more peace in the natural beauty around him and natural beauty inspired him to sing. He would visit Vrindavan with his parents where he became a student of music from Swami Hari Das. After his training he became well known through Bundelkhand in the field of music.
It is said the days Baiju lived in Chanderi he would stay by the lakeside where wild animals roamed and the fragrance of lotus flowers would compel him to sing. At this lake Baiju met and fell in love with a beautiful girl named Kala. However for certain reasons he could not marry her and he became so disheartened that he shut himself in his world of music forever. He would practice music to such an extent and intensity that people started calling him Bawra (mad person). The ruler of Chanderi having heard of Baiju appointed him as royal poet in the court. The king though had little sensitivity towards music and Baiju Bawra received little encouragement or fame.
This gate was built during the reign of Mehmood Shah Khilji in 1450 A.D. It is situated at the Southern end of the inner city near and facing the Jama Masjid and looking up commands a striking view of the fort above.