5 interesting facts we learnt about the Gateway of India

Heritage Walks in the city not only educate tourists about history but also give

Mumbaikars

a chance to reacquaint themselves with an era that has gone by. We attended one such Heritage walk recently, and stumbled on some fascinating trivia about the

Gateway

of India.
The Gateway that's stands as a testimony to history
The Gateway of India is an iconic historical landmark that has stood witness to an era gone by. Here are five interesting facts we stumbled upon as part of a recent Heritage Walk in the city. It was conducted by Dr Preeti Kelkar and Dr Mirgank Warrier. Dr Preeti shares, "The Gateway of India is an important historical landmark that was given as a dowry to

King George V

as a wedding gift."

More about this vital landmark
The Gateway of India was erected in honour of King George V and Queen Mary’s landing at Apollo Bunder on their visit to India in 1911.
It was designed by British architect,

George Wittet

.
Though the plans were ready, the structure wasn't ready for the visit of the royal couple.
The design of Gateway of India was sanctioned three years later in 1914, and construction was completed in 1924.
The monument is designed in Indo Saracenic style, though it also bears influences of other architectural styles from the Muslim style