Sunday, March 15, 2015

Gateway of India - Navo


  • The Gateway of India is a monument built during the British Raj in Mumbai, India.
  • It is located on the waterfront in the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai and overlooks the Arabian Sea. 
  • The structure is a basalt arch, 26 metres high. 
  • The structure was erected to commemorate the landing of their Majesties King George V and Queen Mary at Apollo Bunder.
  • The monument has witnessed three terror attacks from the beginning of the 21st century; twice in 2003 and it was also the disembarkation point in 2008 when four gunmen attacked the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower.


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