In which year was the foundation stone for the Gateway of India laid in Bombay (now Mumbai)?

Question:

 

In which year was the foundation stone for the Gateway of India laid in Bombay (now Mumbai)?

Solution:

 

·        The Gateway of India is an arch monument built during the 20th century in Bombay, India.

·        The monument was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.

·        Built in Indo-Saracenic style, the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911.

·        The structure is an arch made of basalt, 26 metres (85 feet) high.

·        The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924.

·        The Gateway was later used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and the new Governors of Bombay. 

·        It served to allow entry and access to India.

 

 

 

Answered By: Harshit Yadav (Gwalior)