Photograph © Medha Malik Kudaisya -- may be used without prior permission for any educational or scholarly purpose.
The arch of the middle gate carries an inscription which boldly proclaims: 'Liberty will not descend to a people: a people must raise themselves to liberty. It is a blessing which must be earned before it can be enjoyed.'
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