India Gate [New Delhi] Description,History,facts,Nearest Metro Station And Timing

 

India Gate

memorial, New Delhi, India.

"The (official name Delhi Memorial)India Gate(an important monument of the city) is situated(at the eastern end of the Rajpath) (formerly called the Kingsway) at the center of New Delhi, the capital of India". It was made by Edwin Lutyens(Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens OM KCIE PRA FRIBA) In 1921. This landmark in Delhi commemorates(more than 80,000 Indian soldiers ) the members of the erstwhile British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives fighting for the Indian Empire in the Afghan Wars and World War(1914- 1918).

India Gate

Type: War Memorial

Construction Started: 10 February 1921

Construction Completed: February 12, 1931

Where is it Located: New Delhi, India

Why was it Built: Memorial to Undivided Indian Army soldiers who died during World War I

Dimensions: 42 m in height; 9.1m in width; the complex is 625m in diameters and 306,000 m² in area

Materials Used: Yellow and red sandstone and granite

Architectural Style: Triumphal Arch

Designer: Sir Edwin Lutyens

Visit Timing: 24 hours a day, all days of the week

Entry Fee: None

What is the story of India Gate?

India Gate is a memorial that was built to remember the soldiers who died in the world war I (1914- 1918). It is located on Rajpath in New Delhi.

What is written on India Gate?

India Gate reminds us of those seventy thousand soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in the first world war. The name of all these soldiers and many officers are written on it.

How to Reach:

 India gate is easily accessible from all parts of New Delhi by road and can be reached by bus, taxis, and autos. The nearest metro station is Central Secretariat on the yellow and violet line junction.

Which is the biggest gate in India?
Buland Darwaza

Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of victory", was built in 1602 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.

How many gates are in Delhi?

14 gates

Out of the 14 gates, five gates have survived, namely, the Kashmiri Gate on the north, the Ajmeri Gate on the south-west, the Delhi Gate on the south-east, Turkman Gate on the south, and the Nigambodh Gate on the north-east, all of which express vividly the splendor of the city.

Nearest Metro Station to India Gate

The nearest metro station to India Gate is the Central Secretariat station. It is located on the yellow and violet line of metro railways and is about a 2.3 km distance from India Gate. From there, either walking or opting in for an auto could work and it is going to take hardly 5 minutes in reaching there. The auto is going to charge about Rs. 30 or Rs. 40 in taking you from Central Secretariat metro station to India Gate. The other nearby metro station is Barakhamba station, at a distance of 3 km from India Gate. From there, an auto or a taxi could opt and it is going to take about 15 minutes in total in being there. Another nearby metro station that you can opt to travel to is Pragati Maidan metro station and it is also almost at a similar distance range as Barakhamba station. Also referred to as All India War Memorial, India Gate is an example of fine architecture work that was constructed by Edwin Lutyens in the 21st century. If you are in Delhi, it is advised to do make sure to visit here once as it is not only worth seeing but also built in the memory of all those young and brave soldiers who died during the First World War.

New Delhi Capital of India which is one of the largest city in the world with a population of 19 million people. Due to its large population, there’s a lot of traffic. So if you want or plan to go anywhere in Delhi then you may take Delhi Metro which becomes your best choice& time & saving option.