The Parliament building in Kabul, nearing completion, is a symbolic gift of democracy from India to Afghanistan, Afghan news agency TOLONews reported.<br/><br/>It is situated between historic landmarks King's Palace 'Darulaman' and the Queen's Palace, which bear the marks of the war and tell the story of conflict and devastation.<br/><br/>The building will house the Wolesi Jirga, Lower House, with a seating capacity of 294, a 190-seat Meshrano Jirga, Upper House, entrance lobby, offices, conference rooms, dining halls and a press room among others.<br/><br/>The project was initiated by the Indian government in 2007 as a mark of friendship and cooperation to help rebuild war-torn Afghanistan.<br/><br/>The Parliament building has elements of Mughal and modern architecture and will have Asia's largest dome as its key feature.