Northbrook Gate, Colonial gateway in Panbazar, Guwahati, India
Northbrook Gate is a colonial gateway in Panbazar, Guwahati, built with twelve arches of limestone and brick arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Five arches run along each long side while single arches cap each shorter end, creating a balanced structural design.
The gate was built in 1874 to welcome Lord Northbrook, the first British viceroy to visit Assam. This event marked a significant moment in the region's administrative and diplomatic history during British rule.
The gate is named after the British viceroy whose visit marked its opening and stands as a memory of the region's colonial past. Today it represents how the city connects with its historical identity and external influences.
The gate sits near Sukreswar Ghat along the Brahmaputra River and is reachable via main roads through Panbazar district. Visitors can easily access it by following the main streets that lead directly to the riverbank area.
The structure blends architectural elements from King's College Chapel in England with Indian temple features, creating an unusual Indo-Gothic style. This mixture reveals how architects of that era wove together Eastern and Western design languages in a single building.
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