India Gate
India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was built in 1931 and initially named as ‘All India War Memorial’. Inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and constructed in red sandstone and granite, India Gate stands 42 m tall. Each year on Republic Day (26th January) The President of India and all other top political leaders along with other dignitaries pay their obeisance at India Gate.Delhi, the heart of India has a symbol dedicated to martyrs who laid down their lives for the country in the form of India Gate. This monument is regarded as the heritage of India and is located on Raj Path in New Delhi.
After independence a few modifications have been made to India Gate. With these changes India Gate has become a site for Indian Army soldiers who lost their lives at the time of freedom struggle. Amar Jawan Jyoti (the flame of immortal warriors) was built much later to honor India soldiers who lost their lives in 1971 war with Pakistan. The Amar Jawan Jyoti is made up of black marble and has a gun and a soldier’s cap on top of it.
After independence a few modifications have been made to India Gate. With these changes India Gate has become a site for Indian Army soldiers who lost their lives at the time of freedom struggle. Amar Jawan Jyoti (the flame of immortal warriors) was built much later to honor India soldiers who lost their lives in 1971 war with Pakistan. The Amar Jawan Jyoti is made up of black marble and has a gun and a soldier’s cap on top of it.
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