India Gate Delhi - India incredible
India gate is a ceremonial gate of Rajpath. It is an important memorial place, which has finished its construction in February 1921. It is an important place in Delhi. It is designed by Mughals in ancient time. The India gate is located in the center of New Delhi. The place is easily reached with the help of all modes of transportation like cabs, bus, autos. Many roads surround the India gate.Designers of India Gate
The city of New Delhi is a beautiful city and was designed by Harbert bakers and Edwin Lutyens in history. The monument is surrounded by Rajpath and has greenery all around. The monument is 42 meters in height.Details about India Gate
India gate was constructed as the gateway of Delhi and Britishers entering through it goes to grounds of viceroy’s palace and its nearby managerial offices. This is the pride of our nation. It has many names of soldiers inscribed on it who lost their lives while protecting the nation from wars. It is the largest war memorial of the nation. Around lakhs of names are posted on the India gate.
The names include the British man in the army that lost life in First World War and war of Afghan. It has also the names of soldiers who received Paramveer chakra, indo-pak war and War of Kargil.
Amar Jawan Jyoti
It is the fire of the immortal soldier it can be found in the middle of India Gate. The never-ending flame has epitaph “Amar Jawan” written in golden words. At the back of India gate, there is a tall vacant canopy, which was architected by Edwin Lutyens copying style of 18th century.Tourist Guide
• Timing- Morning-evening• Entry fee- it is free
• Nearest metro station- Pragati Maidan
• Photography- free
• Open- all days of the weak