Khalanga War Memorial

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
LocationDehradun
Coordinates30.3426°N 78.0983°E / 30.3426; 78.0983
AreaTibbanala Pani, Sahastradhara Road
Governing bodyArchaeological Survey of India
Khalanga War Memorial is located in Uttarakhand
Khalanga War Memorial
Location of Khalanga War Memorial in Uttarakhand
Khalanga War Memorial is located in India
Khalanga War Memorial
Khalanga War Memorial (India)

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