India Gate

The India Gate also known as All India War Memorial is a war memorial located near the Rajpath on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi. It was constructed as a tribute to 74,187 soldiers of the Indian Army who died in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War between 1914 and 1921.

It was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, that reminds the architectural style of the ancient Roman triumphal arches(a free standing monumental structure in the shape of an archway) such as the Arch of Constantine in Rome dedicated to emperor Constantine, and later memorial arches. 

History

India Gate was created by the Imperial War Graves Commission, formed in December 1917 under the British rule as a respect to soldiers who died in the first world war. Its foundation stone was laid on 10 February 1921 by the Duke of Connaught. The event was attended by British officials, Indian Army officers and the Viceroy, Lord Chelmsford, who said the memorial would honor both known and unknown heroes and inspire future generations. 

After ten years this memorial was inaugurated by Lord Irwin who was a senior British Conservative politician of the 1930s.The King's message called it a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers. Soldiers from various Military groups such as the Gurkhas, Jats, and Sikh Pioneers took part in the ceremony.

How To Reach

Baroda House bus stop is the nearest stop located just 450m away from the memorial and can be reached easily by walk from the bus stop.