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Heritage monument in Dehradun, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
Khalanga War Memorial | |
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Location | Dehradun |
Coordinates | 30.3426°N 78.0983°E |
Area | Tibbanala Pani, Sahastradhara Road |
Governing body | Archaeological Survey of India |
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