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The Gateway of India (Marathi: %u092D%u093E%u0930%u0924%u093E%u091A%u0947 %u092A%u094D%u0930%u0935%u0947%u0936%u0926%u094D%u0935%u093E%u0930) is a monument in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), India. Located on the waterfront in Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai, the Gateway is a basalt arch 26 metres (85 ft) high. It was a crude jetty used by fisher folks and was later renovated and used as a landing place for British governors and other distinguished personages. In earlier times, the Gateway was the monument that visitors arriving by boat would have first seen in the city of Bombay.
Its design is a combination of both Hindu and Muslim architectural styles, the arch is in Muslim style while the decorations are in Hindu style. The Gateway is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. The stone was locally obtained, and the perforated screens were brought from Gwalior.
The central dome is 15 metres (49 ft) in diameter and is 26 metres (85 ft) above ground at its highest point. The whole harbour front was realigned in order to come in line with a planned esplanade which would sweep down to the centre of the town. The cost of the construction was Rs. 21 lakhs (2,100,000), borne mainly by the Government of India. Due to lack of funds, the approach road was never built, and so the Gateway stands at an angle to the road leading up to it.
[Source: wikipedia]
Individual View Descriptions:E1, facing West:
- Zooms showing architectural details. Amazing details.
E4, facing SE:
- View of Indian Ocean with Gateway of India.
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- Other facts:
- Gammon India claims that it did India's first pre-cast reinforced concrete job for the foundation of the Gateway of India.
- The last British troops to leave India, the First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry, passed through the Gateway in a ceremony on 28 February 1948.
- From here people can visit Elephanta Caves by ferry boats. There are luxury boats which takes visitors around the harbour for couple of hours.Opposite to Gateway stands the Royal Taj Mahal Hotel and Taj Towers which adds to its beauty. In front of Gateway of India, there is a statue of Chatrapati Shivaji
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E4, facing West:
- View of the Royal Taj Mahal Hotel and Taj Towers which adds to its beauty.
E5, facing SE:
- View of magnificent Gatway of India. Couldn't get a clean shot as there was security and building of stage.
E5, facing NW:
- Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Marathi: %u091B%u0924%u094D%u0930%u092A%u0924%u0940 %u0936%u093F%u0935%u093E%u091C%u0940 %u092E%u0939%u093E%u0930%u093E%u091C) was a Maratha king from the Bhosle dynasty who founded the Maratha empire. At height of his rule he ruled over good portion of western India. He fought with the Mughals to defend his kingdom successfully. Since he was successful bringing all Maratha Kingdom together he was crowed Chhatrapati. Chhatrapati (Marathi: %u091B%u0924%u094D%u0930%u092A%u0924%u0940) is an honorific or an imperial title for a Marathi ruler.
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