gateway of india

parmit S.
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  1. shimmery
    glistening tremulously
    Little Hormazd liked hopping on to a boat to ride the shimmery waters of Mumbai.
  2. catamaran
    a sailboat with two parallel hulls held together by a deck
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    Much of the old-world charm can be found at the Gateway in the boats and catamarans that still ply at the harbour.
  3. foyer
    a large entrance or reception room or area
    The wide expanse of its open foyer and the grandeur of the arches made the monument a perfect place for ceremonial events.
  4. pageantry
    a rich and spectacular ceremony
    Even today celebrates ‘Navy Day' at the Gateway with music, operations and colourful pageantry.
  5. amalgamation
    the combination of two or more commercial companies
    The Indo-Saracenic style architecture used in late 19th century in British India itself reflects the amalgamation of cultures giving a Gothic appeal and using elements from indigenous styles of architecture.
  6. basalt
    the commonest type of solidified lava
    Yellow basalt and reinforced concrete were used for the construction of the structure.
  7. pagoda
    an Asian temple
    Prior to that it was a pagoda, which was demolished.
  8. facade
    the front of a building
    At the top of the monument there is a central dome and the façade and the arches have intricate latticework reminiscent of Moghul architecture.
  9. amphitheatre
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
    He then designed a magnificent amphitheatre.
  10. barricade
    a barrier to impede the advance of an enemy
    Heavy barricading therefore is a reminder of modern times.
  11. Somerset
    a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
    As per the records, the first major event that took place at the Gateway was the passing of the First Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry.
  12. indigenous
    originating where it is found
    The Indo-Saracenic style architecture used in late 19th century in British India itself reflects the amalgamation of cultures giving a Gothic appeal and using elements from indigenous styles of architecture.
  13. hop
    jump lightly
    Little Hormazd liked hopping on to a boat to ride the shimmery waters of Mumbai.
  14. viceroy
    governor who rules as the representative of a sovereign
    Welcome arch

    “The British viceroys would walk through the Gateway for ceremonies.
Created on Mon Dec 12 22:24:47 EST 2011

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