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ASI Protected
India Gate
New Delhi, Delhi
20th Century CE
War memorial honoring 70,000 soldiers who died in World War I. The names of 13,300 soldiers are inscribed on the arch. Features the Amar Jawan Jyoti.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Triumphal Arch
- Primary Deity
- N/A
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
70,000 soldiers honored. 13,300 names inscribed. Amar Jawan Jyoti. Delhi landmark
Architectural Features
42m tall arch13,300 inscribed namesEternal flameRajpath vista