Delhi: India Gate

History:

• The India Gate was built in 1931 and is located in the center of Delhi.
• After India obtained independence, the India Gate became known as the India's Army Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Amar Jawan Jyoti).
• On January 26, 1972, the Prime Minister uncovered the India Gate.
• Every year on January 26, the President of India along with other top political leaders pay their respect at the India Gate.

Who built the India Gate?

• The India gate was designed by Edwin Lutyens.
• It was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe, which is located in Paris

Why was the India Gate built?

• The India Gate was built to commemorate the lives of the soldiers that died in the war against Afghanistan, the war against Pakistan, and World War I.  
• The India Gate has also become a picnic spot for many civilians.

How big is the India Gate?

• The India Gate is forty two meters high.
• It is made of red sandstone and granite.

Fun Facts:

• The gate was first named "All India War Memorial."
• The names of the soldiers that died in the war were inscribed on the walls of the India Gate.

Sources:

• http://www.mapsofindia.com/my-india/history/reason-behind-constructing-india-gate
• http://www.indianholiday.com/best-of-india/monuments/india-gate.html