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essay on india gate in 100 words

Answer 1

The India Gate is yet another historic and majestic monument in New Delhi. It was built, as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who died in the World War I. the monument is the most respected war memorial in the country and even today, there is a flame under the arch of the monument that continues to burn each day and each night India Gate, an important monument of the city, is a memorial built in commemoration of more than 80,000 Indian soldiers who were killed during World War I. The monument is an imposing 42 meters high arch and was designed by the famous architect Edwin Lutyens.

India gate was earlier named All India War Memorial. The design of India gate is almost similar to its French counterpart war memorial, the Arc-de-Triomphe. The building is made of red stone that rises in stages into a huge moulding . On top of the arch, INDIA is written on both sides. Names of over 70,000 Indian soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the monument in whose memory it is built. There is a shallow domed bowl at the top, which was intended to be filled with burning oil at special occasions.



At the base of the India gate there is another memorial, the Amar Jawan Jyoti that was added after independence. This eternal flame was lighted in commemoration of the unknown soldiers who laid their lives to serve this nation. The lush green lawns, Children Park and the famous boat club around the place make it a perfect picnic spot. Cool evening breeze near the fountains of India gate attract hundreds of visitors daily. In the evenings, India gate is illuminated with number of lights around it that gives it a magnificent appeal.

Standing near the base of the monument one can have a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The beautifully lit up monument provides a memorable background against the darkening sky. Even in daylight, the stretch between India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhavan offers a splendid view. Every year on 26th January India gate stands witness to the Republic Day parade where latest advancements of defence technology is displayed. The parade is also a good platform to have a glimpse at the colourful and diverse cultural heritage of India as artists from all over the country perform on the occasion.

Answer 2

India Gate is one of the largest war memorials in India.

The monument was designed by Edwin Lutyens, the chief architect of New Delhi.

The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught, on 10th February 1921.

It took approximately 10 years to complete the construction work on the monument, which came to an end in 1931.

The walls of India Gate have been inscribed with the names of the Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Afghan Wars.

The monument rises to a height of 42 meters and has many important roads spreading out from it.

The arch of India Gate houses a shrine, inside which is the ever-burning Amar Jawan Jyoti.

Amar Jawan Jyoti was unveiled on January 26, 1972, by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

The flame of the Jyoti burns day and night, to remind the nation of soldiers who died in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.

The shrine has a black marble cenotaph with a rifle placed on its barrel, crested by a soldier’s helmet.

It is customary for the President and the Prime Minister, as well as visiting Guests of State, to pay homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti, on ceremonial state occasions.

India Gate stands surrounded by lush, green gardens and is flanked by the clean waters of a lake.

India Gate serves as the venue of the Republic Day parade, which takes place on 26th January every year.