National War Memorial near India Gate – Honouring India’s Bravehearts
Just a few steps from India Gate , in the heart of New Delhi, stands the National War Memorial , a solemn and dignified space dedicated to the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who laid down their lives in the line of duty after India gained independence. Inaugurated in 2019, the memorial addresses a long-standing void. While India Gate commemorated soldiers of colonial-era wars, independent India’s fallen heroes now have a tribute befitting their sacrifice. This monument is not just a space for remembrance; it is a sacred circle of national gratitude and pride. lose-Up of Ashoka Emblem at National War Memorial, Delhi A Long-Awaited Tribute The India Gate , built in 1931, honours the memory of Indian soldiers who died during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. However, for decades, independent India lacked a national-level memorial for its own military martyrs. After persistent demand from the armed forces and veterans, the National War Memorial was envisioned and const...