CDS Model Paper 5 General Knowledge

The Indo-Saracenic Revival (also known as IndoGothic, Mughal-Gothic, Neo-Mughal, Hindoo or HinduGothic) was an architectural style movement by British architects in the late 19th century in British India. It drew elements from native Indo-Islamic and Indian architecture, and combined it with the Gothic revival and Neo-Classical styles favoured in Victorian Britain. The architect George Wittet combined the elements of the Roman triumphal arch and the 16th century architecture of Gujarat in the Gateway of India. Its design is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architectural styles; the arch is of Muslim style while the decorations are of Hindu style. The gateway is built from yellow basalt and reinforced concrete. The stone was locally obtained, and the perforated screens were brought from Gwalior. The gateway faces out to Mumbai Harbour from the tip of Apollo Bunder.