Khalanga War Memorial
| Khalanga War Memorial | |
|---|---|
  Location within Uttarakhand  Location within India | |
| 30°20′33″N 78°05′54″E / 30.3426°N 78.0983°E | |
| Location | Dehradun |
| Site notes | |
| Area | Tibbanala Pani, Sahastradhara Road |
| 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] The Gorkha rule in Uttarakhand, also known as "Gorkhyani" or the "Khukri Raj," occurred from roughly 1790 to 1815.
References
- ↑ "Why Khalanga is important for the Gorkhas". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Nepalese Army chief visits Khalanga War Memorial, pay tributes to martyrs". The Pioneer.
- ↑ "43rd annual Khalanga mela celebrates Gorkha history & culture". The Times of India.
- ↑ "45th annual Khalanga Mela celebrated with much fervour in Dehradun". The Times of India.