-🇮🇳 India Gate History-
-India Gate is one of the most famous war memorials in India, located in New Delhi.
- Why it was built-
it was built to honor over 70,000 Indian soldiers who died fighting for the British Army during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
-Construction-
-Designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens.
Construction started in 1921 and was completed in 1931.
After the Indo-Pak War of 1971, the Amar Jawan Jyoti (eternal flame) was added in 1972 to honor unknown soldiers.
-Importance today-
It is a national symbol of sacrifice and patriotism.
A popular public place where people gather, especially in the evening.
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-Rashtrapati Bhavan History -
-Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India.
-Original purpose-
It was originally built as the residence of the British Viceroy during colonial rule and was called the Viceroy’s House.
- Construction -
-Also designed by Edwin Lutyens.
-Construction began in 1912 and was completed in 1929.
-It took around 17 years to build!
- After Independence -
- After India gained independence in 1947, it became the residence of the President.
- The first President,Dr. Rajendra Prasad, moved in in 1950.
- Architecture -
- A blend of Western (British) and Indian architectural styles.
- Has 340 rooms and is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.
- Mughal Gardens -
- Famous gardens inspired by Mughal style.
- Open to the public during spring (now called Amrit Udyan).
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- Connection Between the Two -
- Both are located on Rajpath (now Kartavya Path) in New Delhi.
- Designed by the same architect (Edwin Lutyens).
- They are key parts of India’s capital’s central layout.
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