Khooni Darwaza : The Dark History Behind Delhi’s Haunted Landmark

In this episode of OFF THE GRID Dilli, we take you into the chilling past of Khooni Darwaza, a gate that has witnessed centuries of bloodshed and betrayal. From its origins as Kabuli Darwaza during Sher Shah Suri’s reign to the gruesome executions ordered by Emperors Jahangir and Aurangzeb, Khooni Darwaza’s walls are steeped in blood and tragedy. It stood witness to the brutal killings of Bahadur Shah Zafar’s sons during the 1857 revolt, and even more horror during the 1947 Partition. Sealed off after a heinous crime in 2002, Khooni Darwaza remains a place of dark secrets, where whispers of its violent past still linger.