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In the memory of 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army killed during First world war, a dominating stone structure was built at the east end of the Rajpat. The names of these soldiers are inscribed on the stone of the 42 metre high triumphal arch which stand on a base of  Bharatpur stone and rises in stages. It was designed by Edward Lutyens and took 10 years to complete. Its foundation stone was laid on 10th February 1921 by the Duke of Connaught. There is a Amar Jawan Jyoti  under the Arch  to commemorate the 'Indian Armed Forces' losses in the Indo Pakistan War of 1971.  This simple monument is helmet on the built of a rifle surrounded by 4 eternal flames.

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Food & Dining - Connaught Place
Noescape Palki Restaurant
     No. K - 15, Choudhary Building, Connaught Place, Delhi - 110001
United Catering House
     No. 15 - E, Inner Circle, Connaught Circle, Delhi - 110001
The Crystal Occasions
     Hansdhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan, Delhi - 110001
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Travel Desk - Connaught Place
HOHO Delhi
     Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Opposite Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place, Delhi - 110001
Blue Star Aviation Services
     S- 5, S- 6, Second Floor, Manish Twin Plaza, Ashirwad Chowk, Dwarka, Delhi - 110001
Al- Safa Travel Agency
     F-19, Cabin No. 6, United India Life Building, Connaught Place, Middle Circle, Delhi - 110001
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Where to Shop - Connaught Place
Popli Brass & Plastic Novelty Emporium
     Shop No. 68, Janpath, Connaught Place, Delhi - 110001
Rajasthan Art
     Shop No. B - 23, Connaught Place, Delhi - 110001
Popli Brass Shop
     No. 92, Janpath Market, Connaught Place, Delhi - 110001
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Emarald Hotel
     112, Babar Road, Connaught Place, Delhi - 110001
Hotel Africa Avenue Airport
     91, Kapashera, Bijwasan Road, Delhi - 110001
Hotel Asian International
     Janpath Lane, Delhi - 110001
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