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The Gateway of India is an arch-monument completed in 1924 on the waterfront of Mumbai (Bombay), India. It was erected to commemorate the landing of George V for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911 at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain. He was the first British monarch to visit India.
The Gateway of India is an arch monument built in the early 20th century in Mumbai to commemorate the December 2, 1911, landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder (now Wellington Pier) on the Arabian Sea, on their way to the Delhi Durbar.
- Lesley Levene
Nov 24, 2020 · The Gateway of India is a world-renowned sand-coloured monument in Mumbai in honour of the 1911 visit of King George V and Queen Mary. History of the Gateway of India. King George’s visit to India for the 1911 Delhi Durbar was the first visit of any British monarch to India.
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The Gateway of India, with its regal arches, stands guard facing the Arabian Sea at Apollo Bunder in bustling Colaba area of Mumbai. The most popular tourist attraction, it is the unofficial icon of the city of Mumbai and is a reminder of its rich colonial history as Bombay.
Feb 19, 2015 · The Gateway of India, a majestic landmark in Mumbai, attracts visitors with its historical charm, but the experience is tempered by the weekend crowds. The bustling atmosphere, coupled with ongoing construction, can diminish the tranquility of the visit.
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The Gateway of India is a monument to the history of the country, as well as a symbol of new independence and resilience. The eclectic Indo-Saracenic style of the gateway is a combination of...
Quick Gateway of India Mumbai Facts. Type: Monument; Architectural style: Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture; Height of Gateway of India: 26 m; Construction started: March, 1913; Inaugurated in: December, 1924; Architect: George Wittet; Address: Apollo Bunder, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
