Who was the architect behind the design of the India Gate?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Edwin Lutyens -
India Gate, located in the heart of Delhi, is one of India's most prominent monuments. Here are key details about its architecture and history:
India Gate and Sir Edwin Lutyens -
Chief Architect: Sir Edwin Lutyens designed it. He was also the chief planner of the city of New Delhi, which is why Lutyens' Delhi is named after him.
India Gate's design is believed to be inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
It was built as a war memorial to commemorate the thousands of soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War I and the Third Afghan War.
The names of more than 13,000 soldiers are engraved on its walls.