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 Delhi is perhaps one of the most accurate microcosmic
representations of the cosmopolitanism that characterizes
India. The various influences that have sculptured the
city into what she is like today include the influence
of the British as well, who have left their mark on
several of the architectural masterpieces in and around
the city. One of these is the India gate, which can
be credited to a large extent for representing India
to the rest of the world.
Located in Rajpath, perhaps the most prestigious area
in the entirety of the city of Delhi, the India Gate
was built to commemorate the death of 90,000 India soldiers,
who were killed in the North West Province during the
First World War and the Afghan Conquest of 1919. Constructed
in sandstone and rising to a height of 160 ft., the
height of the arch is 136' externally and 87'6"
internally. India Gate is also credited for being the
first gate to be constructed in New Delhi. The names
of the soldiers in whose memory the Gate was constructed
is inscribed on its walls, beside which an eternal flame
called the Amar Jawan Jyoti. The foundation stone of
the memorial 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. The Amar
Jawan Jyoti was added to the memorial after India had
gained her independence, in memory of the soldiers of
the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.
Today, the India Gate is one of the most important
symbols of India, being at the center of the itinerary
of most of the tourists who visit the country's capital
city. Whether it is eating out at the roadside eateries
or enjoying a monkey show outside, India Gate offers
entertainment for everyone. So in case you are planning
a trip to the capital, make sure India Gate plays a
pivotal role in your itinerary.
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