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Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, 1864. 'Captain A. E. Paske, the Deputy-Commissioner of the district [of Gujarat, has sent] a photograph, taken at his request by Messrs. Fricke and Jung, of Murree, in the Punjaub, which represents the obelisk erected on the battle-field. This obelisk is upwards of 60 ft. in height, and stands on the site occupied by the field hospital during the action. It bears the following inscription, in four different languages: "Around this tomb was fought the sanguinary Battle of Chillianwalla, 13th January, 1849, between the British forces, under Lord Gough, and the Sikhs, under Rajah Shere Singh. On both sides did innumerable warriors pass from this life, dying in mortal combat. Honoured be the graves of these heroic soldiers. In memory of those who fell in the ranks of the Anglo-Indian Army, this monument has been raised by their surviving comrades, at whose side they perished, comrades who glory in their glory and lament their fall".' From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This stunning print captures the Monument of the Battle of Chillianwalla, erected in 1864 to commemorate the fierce battle that took place on January 13th, 1849. Standing tall at over 60 feet, this obelisk serves as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by both British forces under Lord Gough and Sikh warriors under Rajah Shere Singh during this historic conflict.
The inscription on the monument, written in four different languages, pays tribute to the countless warriors who lost their lives on that fateful day. It speaks of honor for those who fought bravely, respect for their final resting places, and remembrance for their ultimate sacrifice.
The photograph was taken at the request of Captain A. E. Paske, Deputy-Commissioner of Gujarat district, by Messrs. Fricke and Jung from Murree in Punjaub. Their skillful capture allows us to appreciate not only the grandeur of the monument itself but also the significance it holds as a symbol of valor and camaraderie among soldiers.
As we gaze upon this image frozen in time, we are reminded of the enduring legacy left behind by those who fought in battles long past. Their memory lives on through monuments like these, standing as silent witnesses to history's most poignant moments.
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