Inauguration of India Gate In New Delhi During The British Era, 1931 Photo
A 1931 photograph of the inauguration of India Gate during the British era in New Delhi. This photo was taken on its inaugural day; a parade of soldiers can be seen on either side of the monument. Situated in the heart of New Delhi, it is one of India’s most iconic landmarks. It stands as a symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers.
The India Gate War Memorial was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and inaugurated in 1931. Constructed from yellow and red sandstone along with granite, the monument exhibits Indo-European architectural design. Its height is 42 meters. Originally called the All India War Memorial.
It was constructed to honor the 82,000 Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives during World War I. Engraved on the walls of the monument are the names of 13,300 soldiers, including British officers, who laid down their lives. After India’s independence, the monument came to be known simply as India Gate. Built in the triumphal arch style, it is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Click photo to enlarge.
Did you know – in 1972, after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Amar Jawan Jyoti (Flame of the Immortal Soldier) was added beneath India Gate.
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