Historical Monuments to Visit in Nagpur
4 Historical Monuments to Visit in Nagpur
Sitabuldi Fort Zero Mile Marker Deekshabhoomi Nagardhan FortSitabuldi Fort, Nagpur
The citadel located atop a hillock in central Nagpur is present at the site where the Battle of Sitabuldi was fought between the British and the Kingdom of Nagpur in 1817. It was built by Mudhjoi ll Bhonsle and has been a witness to the third Anglo-Maratha war. Its rich historic significance and its presence on hillocks popularly called Badi Tekri the large hill, and Choti Tekri the small hill draws a multitude of visitors from world-over. A memorial has been erected inside the fort to commemorate the death of the soldiers during the war. The fort is currently occupied by the Indian Army and remains open for the public visit on the National Holidays.
Zero Mile Marker, Nagpur
It is a monument erected by the British during the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1907. Located in the southeast direction to Vidhya Bhawan the Zero Mile Maker indicates the geographical center of India. This became the benchmark and the point was used to measure all distances. The monument consists of the main pillar made of sandstone, another small stone depicting the GTS Standard Benchmark, and four horses that were added later. The height of the main pillar is 1020.171 feet above the sea level. Located at the center of the country, the British intended to make Nagpur the second capital city.
Deekshabhoomi, Nagpur
Derived from the words Deeksha meaning act of ordaining and Bhoomi meaning ground, Deekshabhoomi is a revered Buddhist site. It is here that several people embrace Buddhism. The archeological marvel is the largest in Asia and the largest hollow stupa in the world. It consists of a hemispherical two-storied building. Each story has the capacity to house 5000 monks. It attracts millions of pilgrims, especially during the Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din. It is here that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar along with 600,000 adopted Buddhism on Ashoka Vijaya Dashmi. It remains accessible all through the day year-round.
Nagardhan Fort, Nagpur
Nagardhan Fort, also known as Nandargao Fort, is a historic fort located near Nagpur in the Indian state of Maharashtra. This centuries-old fort is a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. It is not only an attractive historical site but also offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
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