Gateway of India, Mumbai, Maharashtra - Iconic structure of Mumbai

Monuments

Gateway of India represents Mumbai. This iconic structure stands on the sides of sea in South Mumbai. The architecture of Gateway of India is a replica of architecture of Indo-Saracenic time. This is the first place visited in Mumbai by any tourist. The architecture of the monument is a true combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture, the arc is in a Muslim style and its decoration is in a Hindu style. It was built in December 1911 to celebrate the King George V and Queen Mary’s visit to Bombay. The structure is built in yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. The stone was brought from Gwalior.