Naubat Khana is also known as Naqqar Khana and refers to a building where the Naubat – a kind of drum is played during ceremonies. This building in Fatehpur Sikri has the distinct features that can be associated with all architectures of the Mughal era. As a custom the players of the Naubat used to play this drum in order to announce the arrival of the emperor. Another majestic gateway to the citadel is called the Hathi Pole gate or the Elephant gate as it is now known. The Elephant gate is the imperial entrance to the complex, on the northwest of the capital. Apart from the Naubat drum even the Shehnai was played in this Naqqar Khana during the Mughal era.