The Victoria Memorial Hall, an iconic symbol of Kolkata and a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture, was inaugurated on 28 December 1921 by the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII. Built in memory of Queen Victoria, the grand edifice was conceived as a tribute to the British Empire and its rule in India. The foundation stone of the memorial was laid by the then Viceroy, Lord Curzon, in 1906, following Queen Victoria’s death in 1901. Constructed using white Makrana marble, the memorial seamlessly blends British, Mughal, and Venetian architectural styles, featuring a central dome, high portals, and intricately carved details. It houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including paintings, manuscripts, and historical memorabilia from the British colonial period. Today, the Victoria Memorial stands as a prominent cultural and historical landmark, drawing visitors for its aesthetic grandeur and rich historical significance.
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