india gate

Situated in the central region of New Delhi – India, India Gate is an outstanding war memorial. It is also referred to as the All India War Memorial, and it was constructed in the remembrance of 82,000 Indian soldiers who died in the world war and other wars until 1919.

Interesting Facts related to India Gate:
Architect: The Arch was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens a British architect who is known for designing New Delhi.
Inauguration: The foundation stone of the India Gate was laid in the year 1921 and was opened to the public on the 12th of February 1931.
Structure and Design: The structure is a 42-metre-high Arch of Sandstone and resembles the Parisian Arch of Triumph. The names of several soldiers are carved on the walls honorably to remember their offering to the country.
Amar Jawan Jyoti: This flame is named Amar Jawan Jyoti and its purpose is to keep burning in the memory of every soldier who dies for his/ her country, this one is in memory of those who fought in the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971. Assembled in the year 1972, this ‘Flame of the Immortal Soldier’ is protected by the Indian armed forces.
Location: India Gate is situated on the Rajpath (earlier known as Kingsway), which is a ceremonial open space, that extends towards the Presidential Palace.
India Gate is also a famous place of sightseeing as well, apart from being a war memorial. It also serves as a venue for social interactions, particularly in the evenings when the area is filled with street hawkers, children, and tourists.