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Victoria Memorial: Indo-Saracenic Masterpiece

The document discusses the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India. It was built between 1906 and 1921 to commemorate Queen Victoria. Lord Curzon conceptualized the memorial and Sir William Emerson designed it in the Indo-Saracenic style, blending British and Mughal architectural elements. The massive white marble structure measures 103m by 69m and rises 56m high. It was intended as a tribute to British rule in India but now stands as an architectural landmark in its own right.

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Victoria Memorial: Indo-Saracenic Masterpiece

The document discusses the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India. It was built between 1906 and 1921 to commemorate Queen Victoria. Lord Curzon conceptualized the memorial and Sir William Emerson designed it in the Indo-Saracenic style, blending British and Mughal architectural elements. The massive white marble structure measures 103m by 69m and rises 56m high. It was intended as a tribute to British rule in India but now stands as an architectural landmark in its own right.

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1-The new Secretariat Building

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2. Victoria Memorial

When was it built: Built between 1906 to 1921

Who built it: Conceptualised by George Curzon, Viceroy of India

Where is it located: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Why was it built: To commemorate Queen Victoria

Architectural Style: Indo-Saracenic revivalist style


The Victoria Memorial, a huge monument made of white marble located in the heart of the City of Joy,
Kolkata (erstwhile Calcutta) in West Bengal,

. A brainchild of George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston and Viceroy of India, this monument
epitomising beauty and elegance was dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria (18191901). This
grand and exquisite memorial not only stands as reminiscence to the rule of British Crown in the Indian
subcontinent but also stands out as an excellent architectural gem in Indo-Saracenic revivalist style.

Construction & Architecture


William Emerson, the then president of the Royal Institute of British Architects was the chief architect of
the memorial that was designed in Indo-Saracenic revivalist style.
The style encompassed a blend of British architectural style with that of Egyptian, Venetian, Deccani,
Mughal and other Islamic styles.
Build of Makrana marble brought from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, it measures 103 m by 69 m with a height of
56 m. Scottish physician and botanist Sir David Prain and Lord Redesdale were entrusted to design the
vast garden areas covering 64 acres while garden gates and the bridge of the north aspect were
designed by Vincent J. Esch. Messrs. The garden is presently maintained by a group of 21 gardeners.
Martin & Co. of Calcutta carried out the construction work of the memorial. Certain additions were
made to the memorial post independence of India.
1. Design andconstruction
2. 4. The memorial was designed bySir William Emerson using Indo-
Saracenic style,incorporating Mughal elements inthe structure. Lord
Redesdale andSir David Prain designed thegardens. The foundation
stone ofthe memorial was laid down in theyear 1906. The monument
wasintended to serve as a tribute to thesuccess of the British Empire
inIndia.
3. 5. Architect Sir William Emerson laid down the actualplan of the
memorial. The design of the structurerepresents a fusion of British and
Mughal [Link] Makrana marbles were used in the
constructionof Victoria Memorial Hall and the building wasinaugurated
in the year 1921. The massive hall is 338feet (103 m) by 228 feet (69 m)
and rises to a height of184 feet (56 m).British government money was
not used in itsconstruction at all.

3- town hall

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4- howrah bridge

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