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North Block on Raisina Hill

The Secretariat Building, or North Block, was designed by the prominent British architect Herbert Baker. The building adopts from Moghul and Rajputana style of architecture. Examples include the use of Jali - decorated to protect from scorching sun and monsoon rains of India. Another feature of the building is a dome-like structure known as the Chatri, a design unique to India, used in ancient times to give relief to travelers by providing shade from the hot Indian sun.

 

The style of architecture used in Secretariat Building is unique to Raisina Hill.

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Uploaded on January 29, 2011
Taken on January 27, 2011