Historical landmarks are a staple when it comes to the massive metropolis of Mumbai, India. One such landmark that has always been a popular attraction in Mumbai is known as the "Gateway of India." The name probably most likely came from the symbolic entryway that the large structure emphasizes. The Gateway of India is seated perfectly on the Apollo Bunder waterfront in South Mumbai. The Gateway itself is actually a really beautiful structure; however, the government could not build the planned road leading up to the gateway due to an insufficient amount of funds.

The Gateway of India has always been one of the more historical aspects of Mumbai and Indian culture. While Mumbai's history goes way back, the gateway was built fairly recent in honor of a special visit in December, 1911. Queen Mary and King George V were scheduled to visit Mumbai (which was called Bombay at the time), so the Gateway of India was built in honor of this visit. George Wittet was the original designer of the gateway, with his designs getting approved in 1914. The foundation was originally started in 1911, with the final foundations being built in 1920. Completion of the massive project was not completely finished until 1924.

The Gateway of India was designed with very skillfully designed arches, clearly following the Muslim designs; however, there are definitely some Hindu influences present on the gateway as well. Concrete and basalt were the two main materials used to build the Gateway of India. The Highest point of the gateway stands at eighty-five feet and the intent of the gateway was that it would be the first thing that any boat patron would see upon approaching Mumbai. Finally, the total cost to construct the Gateway of India ran a budget of around two million rupees.