India Gate, a war memorial and national monument, stands as a testament to India's military history, with an eternal flame burning in remembrance of soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Hindi · English
Coordinates
28.614°, 77.209°
Key facts
1India Gate is 42 meters high and has the names of 85,000 Indian soldiers inscribed on its walls.
2It was originally called the All India War Memorial.
3The India Gate complex also includes the National War Museum and a canopy-shaped chhatri.
Timeline
1911: Construction began under the supervision of Edwin Lutyens.
1931: India Gate was officially dedicated to the nation.
1971: The Amar Jawan Jyoti (Eternal Flame) was added to honor soldiers who died in the Indo-Pakistan War.
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India Gate
A war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Afghan Wars.