India Gate

India Gate is situated at the end of 'Rajpath', the royal path in the heart of Delhi. It is a memorial to the 90,000 indian soldiers who sacrificed their life in World War 1.Among them the names of over 13,500 soldiers were inscribed on the walls of this monument. Surrounded by beautiful lawns this sandstone made arch stands at a height of 42 meatres. An ever-burning lamp, amarjyothi is placed beneath the arch is remembrance of the unknown soldiers who died or were missed in the Indo-Pakistan war 1971. Every year the ceremonial parade and other celebrations is connection with Republic day and Independence day start from the India Gate.