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An octagonal cenotaph crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Scindia forces of Gwalior. It was erected in 1847 by Governor-General Lord Ellenborough as a memorial to the officers and men who fell during the Gwalior War of 1843.
The Gwalior Monument, also known as Ellenborough's Folly, or The Pepperpot, is an octagonal cenotaph about 18 metres (60 ft) high, crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Scindia forces. It was erected in 1847 by Lord Ellenborough, the Governor-General of India, as a memorial to the officers and men who fell during the Gwalior War in 1843. It had been vandalized over the years and was restored by INTACH, The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage in 1990.
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প্রিন্সেপ ঘাট Prinsep Ghāṭ
Often misspelt "Princep Ghat", the memorial ghat is named after James Prinsep, a 19th century East India Company official best known as a historical scholar. It gives an excellent view of the Hooghly River and Vidyasagar Setu.
One of Kolkata's premier riverside entertainment spots. The place is a long stretch with a grand view of the river and Vidyasagar Setu nearby. There are numerous eateries. One can also have a ride in a country boat. The ghat is used for bathing and religious ceremonies. Beware of trains moving along the circular rail track. Or enjoy a cruise on the river in a panshi.
Contains artefacts related to the history of Kolkata, the Eastern Command, the Burma Campaign, the 1962 Sino-Indian war and the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war.
formerly Kitchener's House
A four-storey mixed Gothic-Georgian building that was built in 1771 and named after one of the commanders-in-chief of Fort William. The building was later renamed after S.H.F.J. Manekshaw, Indian Army's first field marshal. Governor-General Lord Wellesley spent 14 years here. The building is used as the officers' mess.