2.The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by the Duke of Connaught, on 10th February 1921.
3 . The monument was designed by Edwin Lutyens, who was a prominent British architect and the chief architect of New Delhi.
4. India Gate stands at a height of 42 meters and is made of red sandstone and granite. The arch of India Gate is made of yellow sandstone.
5 . The names of 13,218 soldiers are inscribed on the walls of India Gate.
6. India Gate is also known as the "All India War Memorial" and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi.
7.The Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame, was lit under the arch of India Gate in 1971, to honor the memory of the soldiers who died in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
8.The lawns around India Gate are a popular picnic spot and are crowded with people during weekends and holidays.
9. India Gate is located on Rajpath, a ceremonial boulevard that runs through the heart of New Delhi and connects Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) with the India Gate.
10 .India Gate is beautifully illuminated in the evenings, and the reflection of the monument in the nearby fountains adds to its charm.
