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The
Gateway
of
India
is
one
of
India's
most
unique
landmarks
situated
in
the
city
of
Mumbai.
The
colossal
structure
was
constructed
in
1924.
Located
at
the
tip
of
Apollo
Bunder,
the
gateway
overlooks
the
Mumbai
harbor,
bordered
by
the
Arabian
Sea
in
the
Colaba
district.
The
Gateway
of
India
is
a
monument
that
marks
India's
chief
ports
and
is
a
major
tourist
attraction
for
visitors
who
arrive
in
India
for
the
first
time.
At
one
point
of
time,
this
monument
represented
the
grandeur
of
the
British
Raj
in
India.
The
total
construction
cost
of
this
monument
was
approximately
21
lakhs
and
the
whole
expense
was
borne
by
the
Indian
government.
A
favourite
spot
for
tourists,
nowadays,
this
monument
attracts
vendors,
food
stalls
and
photographers.
The
passing
of
the
'First
Battalion
of
the
Somerset
Light
Infantry'
was
recorded
as
the
first
main
event
that
took
place
at
the
Gateway
of
India.
This
ceremony
was
conducted
on
February
28,
1948,
when
the
last
set
of
British
troops
and
divisions
left
India,
post-independence.
History
The
main
objective
behind
the
construction
of
the
Gateway
of
India
was
to
commemorate
the
visit
of
King
George
V
and
Queen
Mary
to
Bombay
(Mumbai).
In
March
1911,
Sir
George
Sydenham
Clarke,
who
was
then
the
Governor
of
Bombay,
laid
down
the
monument's
first
foundation.
Although,
this
plan
was
approved
only
in
1914,
the
reclamations
at
Apollo
Bunder
were
completed
only
in
1919.
The
architectural
design
of
Gateway
of
India
was
fashioned
by
architect,
George
Wittet.
It
took
4
years
to
complete
this
monument's
construction.
Architectural
Layout
The
structural
design
of
the
Gateway
of
India
is
constituted
of
a
large
arch,
with
a
height
of
26m.
The
monument
is
built
in
yellow
basalt
and
indissoluble
concrete.
The
structural
plan
of
Gateway
of
India
is
designed
in
the
Indo-Saracenic
style.
One
can
also
find
traces
of
Muslim
architectural
styles
incorporated
in
the
structure
of
the
grandiose
edifice.
The
central
dome
of
the
monument
is
about
48
feet
in
diameter,
with
a
total
height
of
83
feet.
Designed
with
intricate
latticework,
the
4
turrets
are
the
prominent
features
of
the
entire
structure
of
the
Gateway
of
India.
There
are
steps
constructed
behind
the
arch
of
the
Gateway
that
leads
to
the
Arabian
Sea.
The
monument
is
structured
in
such
a
way
that
one
can
witness
the
large
expanse
of
the
'blue
blanket'
right
ahead,
welcoming
and
sending
off
ships
and
visitors.
Nearby
Tourist
Attractions
The
Elephant
Caves
are
located
very
close
to
the
Gateway
of
India,
and
tourists
can
travel
on
motor
boats
to
reach
the
Elephant
Islands.
Statues
of
the
Maratha
leader
Shivaji
and
Swami
Vivekananda
are
installed
at
the
entrance
of
the
Elephant
Caves.
The
Taj
Mahal
Hotel
is
India's
most
prestigious
and
luxurious
hotel
and
is
situated
close
to
the
Gateway
of
India.
Visiting
Hours
People
can
visit
the
monument
at
any
time
of
the
day.
The
best
time
to
visit
the
Gateway
of
India
is
during
the
period
of
November
to
March,
as
the
post-monsoon
climate
is
very
pleasant
and
there
are
very
less
chances
for
downpours
at
this
time.
One
of
India's
prized
monuments,
the
Gateway
of
India
was
built
in
1924.
The
Gateway
of
India
is
a
major
tourist
hub
in
the
city,
which
is
located
at
Apollo
Bunder
Waterfront
in
Southern
Mumbai.
This
monument
was
built
to
welcome
King
George
V
and
Queen
Mary
to
Mumbai
and
years
later,
the
last
horde
of
British
troops
left
India
through
this
gateway.