<P> Built in Indo - Saracenic style , the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911 . The structure is an arch made of basalt , 26 metres ( 85 feet ) high . The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924 . The Gateway was later used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and the new Governors of Bombay . It served to allow entry and access to India . </P>
<P> Built in Indo - Saracenic style , the foundation stone for the Gateway of India was laid on 31 March 1911 . The structure is an arch made of basalt , 26 metres ( 85 feet ) high . The final design of George Wittet was sanctioned in 1914 and the construction of the monument was completed in 1924 . The Gateway was later used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to India for Viceroys and the new Governors of Bombay . It served to allow entry and access to India . </P>
from which rock gate way of india is made
from which rock gate way of india is made
basalt
basalt