Snippets of Information
Locations in Delhi
* 9 Dec 2023
A popular monument in India formerly known as Kingsway, India Gate's
construction was completed in 1931. India Gate Delhi has been a symbol
of sacrifice and dedication of India soldiers. Designed by Edwin
Lutyens, it was constructed in the honour of 90,000 Indian soldiers who
lost their life in the World War I. Also known as India War Memorial, it
also has 13,516 names of Indian and British soldiers engraved on its
arch and foundations. These soldiers lost their lives during the Afghan
War of 1919.
Amar Jawan Jyoti, which is also an important part of India
Gate, was built later as a tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down
their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.
Source: delhitourism.travel
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