India Gate

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Overview

India Gate is a majestic 42-metre-tall triumphal arch and one of India's most iconic war memorials. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, it commemorates approximately 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The structure is built from yellow and red Bharatpur sandstone, with the names of over 13,000 individual martyrs inscribed on its walls. Historically, it housed the Amar Jawan Jyoti (eternal flame), which was merged with the flame at the adjacent National War Memorial in 2022. Today, the monument sits at the eastern end of Kartavya Path (formerly Rajpath), serving as a vibrant public space where families enjoy vast manicured lawns, evening illuminations, and street food. It is a central site for national pride, especially during the annual Republic Day parade.