Shahid Minar Kolkata

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The Shaheed Minar formerly known as the Ochterlony Monument

Shaheed Minar is a Monument in Kolkata

That was Erected in 1828 in Memory of Major-general Sir David Ochterlony, Commander of the British East India Company .

Commemorate Both his Successful Defense of Delhi against the Marathas in 1804 and the victory of the East India Company’s armed forces over the Gurkhas in the Anglo-Nepalese War.

The Monument was Constructed in his memory.

It was Designed by J.P. Parker and paid for from public funds.

The 48 Meter High Shaheed Minar,

The Architecture of Shaheed Minar shows a brilliant blend of Egyptian, Syrian and Turkish style of designing.

Location :

Esplanade in central Kolkata in the northeast facet of the Maidan

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