| Names |
EDWIN
Landseer LUTYENS |
| Date of
Birth |
March 29, 1869 |
| Date of
Death |
January 01, 1944 |
| Identity |
British Architect
and Planner |
| General |
- He is referred to as "the greatest British architect".
- He is known best for having an instrumental role in
designing and building a section of the metropolis of Delhi,
known as New Delhi.
- In recognition of his contribution, New Delhi is also
known as "Lutyens' Delhi".
- Even today, Lutyens' Delhi remains the best part of
whole Delhi.
- In collaboration with Herbert Baker, he was also the
main architect of several monuments in New Delhi such as the
India Gate; he also designed the Viceroy's House now known
as the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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