INDIA GATE
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India Gate is an important monument not only of Delhi but of India. India Gate was built in memory of more than 80,000 Indian soldiers who had attained heroism in the First World War. The monument is fitted with 42 meter high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens. India Gate was earlier known as All India War Memorial. The design of India Gate is similar to its French counterpart monument Arc-de-Triomphe.
GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
The city of Delhi, situated on the banks of river Yamuna, is the capital of India, a dazzling modern city with an ancient and dynamic history. India Gate is located on the Rajpath of Delhi. The city has a multilateral culture which can be called a small universe of the entire nation. This city has two unique experiences simultaneously -
New Delhi feels like a contemporary city with its wide streets and tall buildings.
Walking through the streets of Old Delhi, you can take a view of a bygone era with narrow streets and old havelis. There are thousands of old historical monuments and places of religious importance in Delhi.
MANUFACTURING PERIOD
It was prepared in 1931 to commemorate the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War and the Afghan War.
ARCHITECTURE
The building is made of red stone which stands on the platform of a huge structure. 'India' is written on both sides above its arch. The names of more than 70,000 Indian soldiers have been carved on its walls, in whose memory it is built. It has a shallow circular bow-shaped shape at the top which was made to be filled with burning oil on special occasions.
The names of the soldiers whose memory was built in India Gate are inscribed on this building. The foundation of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and it was dedicated to the nation a few years later by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin. India Gate is an important building in Delhi. Tourists coming to Delhi must visit here.
In the memory of the martyred soldiers, a soldier's cap is placed on a rifle here, on which the 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' always burns on the four corners. On its walls are the names of those thousands of martyred soldiers. The top is written in English-
To the dead of the Indian armies who fell honored in France and Flanders Mesopotamia and Persia East Africa Gallipoli and elsewhere in the near and the far-east and in sacred memory also of those whose names are recorded and who fell in India or the north- west frontier and during the Third Afgan War.
For the martyrs of the Indian armies, who were martyred in France and Flanders, Mesopotamia, Persia, East Africa, Gallipoli and elsewhere in the Near East and the Far East, and whose names are recorded in their sacred memory and in the Third Afghan War in India or North- Deceased on the western border.
AMAR JAWAN JYOTI
At the bottom of India Gate is another monument, the Amar Jawan Jyoti, which was added after independence. There is a continuous flame burning here in memory of the unknown soldiers who dedicated their lives to the service of this nation.
Amar Jawan Jyoti was founded in memory of soldiers who participated in the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
BOAT CLUB
The lush green fields, children's gardens and the famous boat club make it a suitable picnic spot. The cool evening breeze blowing near the fountains of India Gate attracts a lot of visitors here. In the evening, it is illuminated by the lights around the India Gate, creating a spectacular view. Standing near the memorial can be seen the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The dark sky behind this beautifully lit monument gives it a memorable backdrop. Even in the light of day, there is a beautiful view between India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
REPUBLIC DAY PARADE
Every year on 26 January, India Gate witnesses the Republic Day parade. Where the advancement of the latest defense technology is demonstrated. The parade held here also gives a glimpse of the colorful and diverse cultural heritage of the country of India, with artists from across the country showcasing their art on the occasion.
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