Rajpath facts for kids
Rajpath (meaning "King's Way") is a very important and famous road in New Delhi, India. It was built a long time ago when India was under British rule. This special road stretches from Rashtrapati Bhavan, which is the home of India's President, on Raisina Hill. It goes past Vijay Chowk, the India Gate, and the National War Memorial (India), ending at the National Stadium, Delhi.
Along both sides of Rajpath, you can see large green lawns, small canals, and many trees. It is known as one of the most significant roads in India. Every year on January 26, the big Republic Day parade happens here. Another road called Janpath (meaning "People's Way") crosses Rajpath. Rajpath runs from east to west. Roads from Connaught Place, which is a busy business area in Delhi, also connect to Rajpath from the north.
Journey Along Rajpath
As you move up Raisina Hill, Rajpath is surrounded by two large buildings called the North and South Blocks of the Secretariat Building. The road finally leads to the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan. At a place called Vijay Chowk, Rajpath crosses another road called Sansad Marg. From here, you can see the Parliament House of India to your right if you are coming from India Gate.
Rajpath is also used for important events like the funeral processions of India's top political leaders. You might even recognize it from the start of the famous movie Gandhi.
Images for kids
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Rashtrapati Bhavan at the western end of Rajpath
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Sansad Bhavan - Parliament of India as seen from the Rajpath
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Rashtrapati Bhavan seen from Rajpath
See also
In Spanish: Rajpath para niños