Who among the following was the Architect of the 'Victoria Memorial' in India?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer is (B) William Emerson

Explanation:
The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India, was designed by Sir William Emerson, a British architect. Built between 1906 and 1921, it was commissioned in memory of Queen Victoria. The monument exhibits a blend of Indo-Saracenic, Mughal, and British architectural styles, with white Makrana marble used for its construction.

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• Commissioned by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India.
• Inaugurated in 1921, housing a museum of British Raj artifacts.
• Indo-Saracenic architecture includes Mughal, British, and Venetian influences.
• Surrounded by gardens, covering 64 acres.
• Makrana marble, the same material used for the Taj Mahal, was used.
• One of Kolkata’s major tourist attractions, preserving colonial-era heritage.