Indian Monuments Built During British Era

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The British Raj left a lasting mark on India, not just politically but also architecturally, here are some of the most famous monuments built by the British in India.

1

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

A large marble building in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, which was built between 1906 and 1921.

2

Gateway of India, Mumbai

An arched monument was built in the early 20th century to commemorate the visit of British ruler King-Emperor George V and Queen Mary to India.

3

India Gate, New Delhi

A war memorial located in New Delhi, India, was built to honour the Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in World War I and the Afghan Wars.

4

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

It was originally built as the Viceroy's House, the residence of the Viceroy of India during British rule.

5

Bombay High Court, Mumbai

One of the three High Courts in India established by the British East India Company's Letters Patent of 1862