Historical Monuments
India Gate
India Gate is constructed as a memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00
soldiers who laid down their lives during world war I. Located at Rajpath, India
Gate is 42 m high and is popular relaxation area during the summer evenings.
India Gate also act as popular pinic spot during winter. Also known as the All
India War Memorial, India Gate was designed and constructed by Lutyens. He was
the who is considered the chief proclaimer in designing the New Delhi
plans.India Gate of Delhi is a 42 meter high gateway located at Rajpath, New
Delhi. Also known as the 'All India War Memorial', the India Gate was planned by
Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed the New Delhi city. The foundation stone of
India Gate of Delhi was laid by the Duke of Connaught. The construction of India
Gate of Delhi was completed in February 1921.
History
History of India GateSituated at the eastern end of Rajpath in Central Delhi is
the 42 m high stone arch of victory, renowned as the India Gate. Formally known
as the All India War Memorial previously, the foundation stone of this
magnanimous structure was laid by the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and dedicated to
the nation in 1931 by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens, the India Gate stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone and rises in
stages to a huge cornice. Above on both sides is inscribed INDIA, flanked by MCM
and to the right, XIX. The names of the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who
lost their lives in World War-I, and an additional 13,516 names who sacrificed
their lives in the North-West Frontier in the Afghan War of 1919 are inscribed
on the walls of this grand construction. In order to honor the numerous unknown
gallant soldiers who died fighting for the country, an eternal flame or Amar
Jawan Jyoti was lit under the arch of India Gate in 1971. Uniformed soldiers
stand guard over the flame. As a tribute to these dead soldiers, a shining rifle
crowned by a soldier's helmet is placed on a high pedestal near the flame.
Architecture
Another additional 13,516 names engraved on the arch and foundations form a
separate memorial to the British and Indian soldiers killed on the North-West
Frontier in the Afghan War of 1919. The foundation stone was laid by HRH the
Duke of Connaught in 1921 and the monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years
later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was
added much later after India had said goodbye to its imperial rulers. It is in
the form of a flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation
of soldiers who perished in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.The entire
arch stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone and rises in stages to a huge
cornice, beneath which are inscribed Imperial suns. Above on both sides is
inscribed INDIA, flanked by MCM and to the right, XIX. The shallow domed bowl at
the top was intended to be filled with burning oil on anniversaries but this is
rarely done.
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