Facts about Gateway of India


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Gateway of India was built in the waterfront of Mumbai the financial capital of India. It is an important destination in Mumbai and many tourists visit it.

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It was built by Government of India in early 90s.

It was designed by George Wittet.

Gateway of India is regarded as Taj Mahal of Mumbai.

Anybody who visits Mumbai through boat first sees the structure.

It is a popular tourist spot in Mumbai.

The statues of Shivaji Maharaj and Swami Vivekanand were built.

Britishers used to sail to England from Gateway of India.

Due to lack of funds, it was never really completed.

The design is said to be similar to 500 years old Gujarati Muslim architecture.

 

–         Jainam Jhaveri

 


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