Gateway Of India Some Interesting Facts : 1. The Gateway Of India is India’s most unique landmark, situated in Mumbai, and is located at Apollo Bunder in South Mumbai, on the shore of the Arabian Sea. 2. This architectural marvel scores over any other monument in Mumbai. The foundation stone of the structure was laid on March 31st, 1913, but it took more than 13 years to get completed. 3. A Scottish architect built this symbol by the name of George Wittet to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary. 4. During British rule, it was used as the entry gate for visitors who can from the west. 5. This is the monument from where the last British troop left India for England in 1947. 6. The monument faces Mumbai Harbor and the Arabian Sea. 7. The arch of the gateway has a height of 26 meters, i.e., 85 feet, and its central dome of 15 meters, i.e., 49 feet in diameter. 8. The monument was built with yellow basalt and reinforced with c...