Architecture of Curzon Gate The arch of the Curzon Gate is supported by 8 circular columns and there are 21 circles with 21 illustrations at the top portion of the gate. On the arch there are 3 female figurines, with swords, boats, and sheaves of corn in their hands, which signify progress in agriculture and commerce. Post- Independence, the gate was referred to as Bijoy Toran but it is still popular as Curzon Gate. The gate is located at the crossing of Bijoy Chand Road and Grand Trunk Road and from 1974; the gate is being maintained by the Public Works Department of the Government of West Bengal. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com. |