India Gate, originally called All India War Memorial, commemorates
the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the
British Army during World War I. The structure is 42m high and
resembles Arc-de-Triomphe of France. The memorial has the names of
British and Indian soldiers killed in Northwestern Frontier in Afghan
war of 1919.
The foundation stone of the monument was
laid by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 designed by
Edwin Lutyens and dedicated to nation 10 years later by Lord Irwin.
Amar Jawan Jyoti was
added after India got independence. The flame under the arch reminds
of the soldiers who laid their lives in Indo-Pak War of December 1971.
Travel Info:
India Gate is near Rajpath, Delhi. Nearest Metro Station, Pragati Maidan.
Entry Free, open all days morning to night.
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Very beautiful photos of India for SWF!Thank you for sharing and have a nice weekend.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting pics and info -- I did not know Indian soldiers fought for the British during WWI.
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ReplyDeleteI have a very patriotic heart and this place gives me goosebumps. It is the one place I always visit when I’m in Delhi. It represents the life of soldiers and their sacrifices. Every Indian should visit this place atleast once and pay their homage.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you Anup. True, every Indian should visit this place atleast once in a life time. Thank you for dropping in..
ReplyDeleteNice photos and informative blog post. Keep writing...India Gate is such a beautiful place of Delhi...
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