Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is this landmark, a 42-meter high arch War memorial built in memory of innumerable soldiers who laid down their lives during the Afghan war and World Wars. A flame, Amar Jawan Jyoti, is kept perpetually alive here. The stretch of lush green lawns spreading from here is a major crowd puller.
It bears the name of the 85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died during the wars. Below the arch is the memorial to the Unknown Soldier.
India Gate, the majestic structure, is set at the end of Rajpath, perhaps the most beautiful area of New Delhi with plush green lawns in the backdrop. Designed and built by Lutyens, it was originally called All India War Memorial in memory of the Indian soldiers who died during the Wars. The names of all the soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the structure. An eternal flame called Amar Jawan Jyoti that runs on gas was lit in 1971 to honour the martyrs.
