Why India Gate is called India Gate; facts you didn’t know

1 . Why is India Gate called India Gate?

India Gate was named during British rule to commemorate the 80,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Afghan War. At the time, India was part of the British Empire, so the memorial bore the name “India,” not “Bharat.” Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the word “India” is engraved on its walls, symbolizing the loyalty of soldiers under British rule in the heart of Delhi.

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2 . What was the purpose of building India Gate?

Constructed in 1921 by the British government, India Gate was originally called the All India War Memorial. It was built to honour the over 80,000 Indian soldiers who died serving in the British Army during World War I (1914–18) and the Third Afghan War (1919). The memorial stands as a tribute to t