The Gateway of India is an arch monument on the waterfront of Mumbai, in the Indian state of Maharashtra, completed in 1924. It was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V of the United Kingdom at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain in December 1911, ahead of his coronation as Emperor of India, the first visit to India by a reigning British monarch.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountMumbai City district, India 2 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account Height (m)Sourced to the subject's own account Classification
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It was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V of the United Kingdom for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911 at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain. He was the first British monarch to visit India.
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Triumphal arch
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The Gateway of India is an arch-monument, completed in 1924, on the waterfront of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was erected to commemorate the landing of King George V of the United Kingdom for his coronation as the Emperor of India in December 1911 at Strand Road near Wellington Fountain. He was the first British monarch to visit India.
The foundation stone was laid in March 1913 for a monument
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Uses Element: Stone, Introduction
The structure is a memorial arch made of basalt
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Wikimedia FoundationWikidata height (P2048) statement: 26.0
Wikidata item Q864862, property P2048 (height): 26.0 m (converted to metres, preferred/normal rank, non-deprecated)
Wikidata located-in-admin-entity (P131) / country (P17) statement: Mumbai City district, India
Wikidata item Q864862, property P131/P17 (location): Mumbai City district, India
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