Facts you should know about India Gate

Facts you should know about India Gate

India gate is a famous national monument of India also known as ‘All India War Memorial’. It is located in the capital of India, Delhi.

India Gate

• India gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was established in 1927 and unveiled in 1933.

• It was made to recall the soldiers of British Indian Army who died for the country in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.

• It is made of sandstone and granite. The height of India gate is 42 meter approximately. The names of the soldiers who died in war are written on the wall.

• The inspiration of its design came from Arc de Triomphe of Paris.

• Before the independence there were some British statues in front of the India gate. After the independence they were moved to Coronation Park.

• Amar Jawan Jyoti is located besides the India gate. Awar jawan jyoti was lighted in 1971 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to recall the soldiers who died in indo-pak war. From then it is still lightning.