Vijay Chowk, A Grand Avenue of Ceremonial Splendor
New Delhi, India
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Introduction
King's Way is a famous boulevard in the capital city of New Delhi, running east-west. It starts on the west side of the Raisina Hill, where the Presidential Residence is located, and passes through Victory Square and India Gate, eventually extending to the National Stadium. The street is adorned with lawns, trees, and ponds, creating a lush greenery. Additionally, the avenue intersects with the north-south People's Avenue, leading north to Connaught Place, the financial center of Delhi. Designed by renowned British architect Edwin Lutyens, this main thoroughfare holds significant historical importance as the central axis