Khalanga War Memorial

Khalanga War Memorial
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Location	Dehradun
Coordinates	30°20′33″N78°05′54″E / 30.3426°N 78.0983°E / 30.3426; 78.0983
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

1. "Why Khalanga is important for the Gorkhas". The Times of India.
2. "Nepalese Army chief visits Khalanga War Memorial, pay tributes to martyrs". The Pioneer.
3. "43rd annual Khalanga mela celebrates Gorkha history & culture". The Times of India.
4. "45th annual Khalanga Mela celebrated with much fervour in Dehradun". The Times of India.