The foundation stone of the memorial was laid down in the year 1906. The monument was intended to serve as a tribute to the success of the British Empire in India. Facade of the Victoria Memorial Architect Sir William Emerson laid down the actual plan of the memorial. The design of the structure represents a fusion of British and Mughal architecture. White Makrana marbles were used in the construction of Victoria Memorial Hall and the building was inaugurated in the year 1921. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria_Memorial_%28India%29)

Victoria Memorial (India) - Kolkata visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Victoria Memorial (India)' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from West Bengal.