Gateway to a legacy: Kolkata restorers begin restoration of Tollygunge Ghari Ghar heritage gateway
Constructed around 1865 by Prince Rahimuddin Shah, a grandson of Tipu Sultan, the gateway once supported a large clock on top, hence the local name Ghari Ghar. The archway serves as an entrance to the Imambara inside the lane.
The gateway features Tuscan-style columns and inscriptions in Nastaliq Urdu and Bengali. "This is more than just a gateway; it is a historical marker of Tipu Sultan's lineage, a centre of Shia ritual life, and a testament to colonial-era architecture," remarked architect Anjan Mitra, who was advised how the restoration should be done.
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After taking permission from the Wakf trustees led by Humayun Mirza, a descendant of Tipu Sultan as well as Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the cracks were repaired and the structure was given lime paint. The marble plaques on the gate were cleaned, and the archway was illuminated. Kolkata-based company Techno Electric funded the entire cost of restoration.
The translation of the Nastaliq script carries the following interpretation: 'This graceful tower, crowned with a noble arch, has been raised as a place of beauty and reflection — worthy of reverence, like a place of prayer.
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Though time may pass and eras may shift, this structure stands firm, embodying the refined taste and noble spirit of its maker.
"The tower is a royal memorial, constructed by a descendant of one of the subcontinent's most revered freedom fighters — Tipu Sultan, the martyr and protector of his people.
'Its creator, Sayyid Mohamed Raheemuddin, was the son of Abdul Rahman, grandson of Abdus Salam, and great-grandson of Tipu Sultan. Through this structure, he preserved a legacy of dignity, courage, and devotion to heritage. This tower was erected in the year 1877.'
"The arch offers a rare glimpse into Kolkata's 19th-century Muslim aristocracy and how local landmarks retain lived memory," said Mudar Patherya, who has led the Kolkata Restorers initiative.
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