Question

Five memorial built by british in India and information about them

Answer 1

India Gate The All India War Memorial Arch, also known as the India Gate is one of the monuments built by the British. The monument was designed by the famous British architect Edward Lutyens, and was completed in 1931. This memorial in Delhi was built to commemorate the death of 70,000 Indian and British soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British in World War 1

Parliament House The Parliament House in Delhi, originally called the House of Parliament, is yet another monument designed by Edward Lutyens along with Herbert Baker, and was inaugurated in 1927 by Lord Irwin, the then Governor General of India. The House of Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India.

Rashtrapati Bhavan Rastrapati Bhavan, located in Delhi, was the erstwhile residence of the British Viveroy. This impressive structure is also a work of art by the British architect Edward Lutyens.

Gateway of India Located in Mumbai, the Gateway of India is another majestic structure that was built in 1911 to commemorate the arrival of King George V to India. It is also fondly known as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai as it is the most popular attraction of the city of Mumbai.

Victoria Memorial Victoria Memorial in Kolkata was built in the memory of Queen Victoria. This monument was designed by Sir William Emerson who was the President of the British Institute of Architects.

Answer 2

The five memorials built by the British in India are :

1.  India Gate : It is built in Delhi and was designed by Edward Lutyens. It was built to commemorate the death of Indian soldiers in the World War I.

2.  Victoria Memorial : It was built in Kolkata and was designed by Sir William Emerson. It was built in the memory of Queen Victoria.

3.  Gateway of India : It was built in Mumbai. It was built to commemorate the landing of King George v and Queen Mary at the Apollo Bander on their visit to India in 1911.

4.  Mutiny Memorial : It was built in Delhi by British to commemorate their martyrs during the 1857 revolt.

5.  Prince of William Museum : It was built in Mumbai to commemorate the visit of Prince George in 1905.