TM by Hema Goradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv British Monuments in India en-us 2018-08-29 12:18:00 UTC 2026-02-17 00:13:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Simplehouse.png hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276184963 British Monuments In India

India is a land that has many stunning works of architecture to flaunt, among other tourist attractions. Some of these architectural wonders were built during the British Colonial era in India. Let us take a look at some of the best British architectural structures that were built during the pre-Independence period of India. 

]]> 2018-08-29 12:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276184963 India Gate ::The All India War Memorial Arch, also known as the India Gate is one of the monuments built by the British. The monument was designed by the famous British architect Edward Lutyens, and was completed in 1931. This memorial in Delhi was built to commemorate the death of 70,000 Indian and British soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British in World War I. hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276661168 2018-08-30 16:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276661168 Parliament House:The Parliament House in Delhi, originally called the House of Parliament, is yet another monument designed by Edward Lutyens along with Herbert Baker, and was inaugurated in 1927 by Lord Irwin, the then Governor General of India.The House of Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276661506 2018-08-30 16:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276661506 Rashtrapati Bhavan:Rastrapati Bhavan, located in Delhi, was the erstwhile residence of the British Viveroy.This impressive structure is also a work of art by the British architect Edward Lutyens. hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276661872 2018-08-30 16:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276661872 Gateway of India:Located in Mumbai, the Gateway of India is another majestic structure that was built in 1911 to commemorate the arrival of King George V to India. It is also fondly known as the Taj Mahal of Mumbai as it is the most popular attraction of the city of Mumbai. hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276662916 2018-08-30 16:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276662916 Mysore Palace, Mysore: hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276664801 Counted amongst the grandest royal buildings in the country, the spectacular Mysore Palace was the former seat of the Maharajas of Wadeyar. The original palace was destroyed by fire in 1897. British architect Henry Irwin designed the palace that you see at present. The significant element of this architecturally mesmerizing structure is the celebration of Dussehra here. On Dussehra, thousands of light bulbs accentuate its imposing profile against the dark illuminate this palace.]]> 2018-08-30 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276664801 Cellular Jail, Andaman and Nicobar:Well we all Indians should be grateful to all those who fought for India’s Independence. Cellular Jail or Kaala Pani and its stories conjure up an utter resentment against the cruel British rule. Since my childhood, I was curious to know about the famous Kaala Pani prison in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Completed in 1906, the Cellular Jail contained 698 pitch dark cells. A former British Prison, Cellular Jail, is now a memorial of the freedom fighters who were once imprisoned here. hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276665575 2018-08-30 16:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276665575 The Prince of Wales MuseumThe Prince of Wales Museum, now commonly known as 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya', was established during the early 20th century hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276665941 2018-08-30 16:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276665941 Writer’sBuilding:The Writers' Building often shortened to just Writers', is the secretariat building of the State Government of West Bengal in India. It was designed by Thomas Lyon hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276666103 2018-08-30 17:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276666103 Anchuthengu Fort in Varkala:Another product of the‎ British East India Company, Anchuthengu Fort or Anjengo Fort, as it is still called by many to this day, was built in 1696 after obtaining permission from the then-reigning Queen of Attingal hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276666312 2018-08-30 17:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276666312 Reference:Read more at: https://www.nativeplanet.com/travel-guide/british-architectural-monuments-india-002496.htmlhttps://10thingsviral.com/10-famous-monuments-india-built-britishers/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:British_colonial_architecture_in_Indiawww.india.com/travel/articles/forts- hemavinaygoradia https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276666546 2018-08-30 17:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/hemavinaygoradia/f3uraxg3a6hv/wish/276666546