Introduction to India Gate
The India gate in Delhi, originally called the All India War Memorial is a majestic high arch monument, built to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War and the Afghan Wars. This 42 meters tall monument, built on the Rajpath in Delhi, is the point from where many important roads spread out. Roads passing around India Gate are now closed to the public due to continuous terrorist threats. The India Gate lit up at night is a spectacular sight and the place is thronged by hundreds of tourist all year through .It is a perfect place for picnic and having a good time with friends and family, in the lush green lawns in front of the India Gate, munching on the snacks from the vendors around.
History of India Gate
The foundation stone of India gate was laid down in the February of 1921, by the Duke of Connaught. This monument was built by Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the Indian Soldiers. The monument was dedicated to the Indian Nation ten years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. All the names of the soldiers are inscribed in the gate itself. There is an eternal flame or Amar Jyothi that is burning under the India Gate in Delhi since 1971, marking the Unknown Soldier’s Tomb.
Description of India Gate
The India Gate in Delhi is a 42 meter tall monument made in honor of the Indian Soldiers. The shrine is a black marble cenotaph with a rifle placed on the barrel crested by a soldier’s helmet. The words ‘amar jawan’ are inscribed in gold letters on either sides of the cenotaph. The Immortal flame that burns day and night under the arch is a reminder to honor the soldiers who fought and died in the Indo-Pakistan War in 1971.
How to reach India Gate
India gate is located on the very famous Rajpath in New Delhi.
Delhi is well connected by air, road and rail. And, getting to India gate once you reach Delhi is very easy, it being one of the most significant tourist place .
Built in the memory of more than 90, 000 soldiers who gave their lives fighting for the country during the first world war and the Afghan Wars, India gate, Delhi is one of the most famous monuments in India.
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