India Gate

इण्डिया गेट
triumphal arch in Delhi
#3 in Delhi / #9 in India
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by Syed Sajidul Islam
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

India Gate is a monumental arch located in New Delhi, India, built to commemorate the soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, the structure stands 42 meters tall and is an iconic symbol of national pride. The base of the monument houses the Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame that honors the unknown soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.


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