Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi’s cremation. Several other samadhis or cremation spots of other famous leaders can be found in the vicinity.
About Raj Ghat and associated memorials in brief
Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi, India. Originally it was the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi. It is a black marble platform that marks the spot of Gandhi’s cremation. Several other samadhis or cremation spots of other famous leaders can be found in the vicinity.
The landscaping and planting of these memorials was performed by Alick Percy-Lancaster, the last Englishman to hold the post of Superintendent of Horticultural Operations, Government of India.
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