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The Gateway of India located in Mumbai, India was built in 1915 to commemorate a visit by King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. A cardboard stand in was erected for the visit in 1911 before construction commenced.

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The construction was completed in 1924, and the Gateway opened on December 4, 1924.

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for a rememberance to the war heroes

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Which are the monuments built by british in India?

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For whose welcome Gateway of India was built?

The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.


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The Gateway of India was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay in December 1911. The foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on March 31, 1911and final design sanctioned in August 1914. Between 1915 and 1919 work proceeded. The foundations were completed in 1920.The construction was completed in 1924, and the Gateway opened on December 4, 1924.


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How did gateway of India gets its name?

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What is the other name of Gateway of India?

Gateway of India is a monument located in Mumbai (Bombay).