Kati Ghati Gate (Rock Cut Gate)

Location

The Kati Ghati stands at the Southern end of Chanderi. This impressive gate has been cut out of the standing rock of the Southern hill range that surrounds Chanderi. It is near the top of the hillside about 240 feet above the city, and the gate itself is over 30 feet high and 85 feet wide. It is known and been used since its construction as the entry gate into Chanderi for visitors and guests from Malwa and Bundelkhand. It was commissioned by Jimman Khan, son of Sher Khan in the year 1495 A.D. The whole gate and staircase leading to the roof has been cut from existing rock of the hillside.