RASHTRAPATHI BHAVAN:
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ü This
was built by the British Architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens.
ü He
mixed the Indian, Mughal and European styles of architecture.
ü The
construction was started in the year 1912 and completed in the year 1929 and in
1931 the Viceroy of India Lord Irwin was the first occupant.
ü Initially
it was called viceroy’s House.
ü In
the year 1950 the name was changed to ‘Rashtrapathi Bhavan’.
ü MARBLE HALL:
the portraits and sculptures of various kings, queens, viceroys, governor
generals and other important personalities are displayed.
ü DURBAR HALL:
Also known as Throne room. National Awards ceremony takes place here.
ü BALL ROOM:
Now it is called Asoka room. Defense gallantry awards ceremony takes place
here.
ü BANQUET HALL:
The portraits of all the Presidents of India are placed here.
ü MUGHAL
GARDENS: This is 13 acre garden built in 3
levels. In these lawns the President hosts the ‘At Home’ on the Indian Republic
day and Independence Day.
ü CHILDREN’S
MUSEUM: The weighing machine gives the weight
of the person on the Moon and every planet in the universe.
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