This monument 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.
Names of over 70,000 Indian soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the monument in whose memory it is built.
The eternal flame, at the base, was lighted in commemoration of the unknown soldiers who laid their lives to serve this nation.
Apparently, this iconic monument is more captivating at night but because Mama is leaving tonight, we visited this in the day.
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