design of the Raisina Hill(Central Vista). It used red and beige sandstone, which had been used for the monumental architecture of Delhi since the 13th century; the modelling of the dome of Viceroy’s House on the Great Stupa at Sanchi; ancient Indian bell capitals for the Pillars of Dominion placed between the Secretariat Blocks; and countless features of Indian architecture – jalis (pierced stone screens), chhajas (projecting overhangs), chhatris (pillared cupolas), and more. Land Acquisition The term "Raisina Hill" was coined following acquisition of land from 300 families from local villages was acquired under the "1894 Land Acquisition Act" to begin the construction of the Viceroy's House. Gallery Delhi Metro The nearest Delhi Metro stations to the Raisina Hill are: Central Secretariat metro station, Lok Kalyan Marg metro station, Udyog Bhawan Metro station, Janpath Metro station, Rajiv Chowk Metro station, Patel Chowk Metro station. See also Kartavya Path Lutyens' Delhi Raisina Dialogue References Neighbourhoods in Delhi New Delhi Government buildings in India