Khalanga War Memorial
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Location | Dehradun |
Coordinates | 30°20′35″N 78°05′53″E / 30.343141°N 78.098147°E |
Area | Tibbanala Pani, Sahastradhara Road |
Built | 1814 |
Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
Khalanga War Memorial is a heritage monument in Dehradun, India, dedicated to the memory of Gorkha soldiers who fought the British in 1814 in the Battle of Nalapani, the first battle of the Anglo-Nepalese War. It has been described as the only monument in the history of warfare to have been erected by a victorious army for its adversaries, as the British were reportedly impressed with the valour of the Gorkhas.[1] The structure falls under the aegis of the Archaeological Survey of India.[2] Every year, a fair is held at the site to commemorate the soldiers and to celebrate Gorkha culture and history.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Why Khalanga is important for the Gorkhas | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Nepalese Army chief visits Khalanga War Memorial, pay tributes to martyrs". The Pioneer.
- ^ "43rd annual Khalanga mela celebrates Gorkha history & culture | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "45th annual Khalanga Mela celebrated with much fervour in Dehradun | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India.