India Gate may soon lose to a rival-a new monument in memory of the unsung heroes of 1857 war of independence.

Shashi Bhushan, member of the committee organising celebrations marking 150 of the revolt said:

The government has agreed, in principle, to our request of building a memorial bigger than India Gate. At least 300 guerrilla wars were fought against the British in 1857.

If the proposal is accepted by the government, it is expected to give rise to fresh demands by the Army for a national war memorial in Delhi. So far there is no monument in memory of the martyrs of the Indian Army who laid their lives defending the mother nation.

India Gate, the famous landmark of Delhi, is frequented by tourists-foreign and domestic - along with local Delhites. The landmark has been witness of many love stories-some resulting in marriage, some ending tragically. One can easily spot couples enjoying enjoying each other’s company be it day or night. The adjoining parks and boating lakes serve as nice place for lovers to enjoy some time together. The place draws more crowd in evenings and nights when the memorial is illuminated with floodlights. The place also serves as venues for many demonstrations and gatherings.

India Gate is often considered to be a war memorial not only by foreign tourists but also Indians who may otherwise be aware of the general history of the country. India Gate was built by the British architect - Edwin Lutyen - in the memory of the soldiers who died in World War I and the Afghan Wars.

India Gate that has witnessed the first day of independent India be dwarfed by other monuments (in size, India Gate is equal to 13 storied building) but can any other monument replace India Gate?

Source: The Telegraph

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