Information on Shaheed Smarak (Jaipur, Rajasthan) - History & Architecture

Shaheed Smarak is located near Tilak Nagar, Jaipur City of Rajasthan State in India. It is a historical war memorial built in the memory of the first war of Independence fight in India against 'British Imperial' rule. It is a magnificent structure built in the heart of the city. This tower was reinforced on its first century stigma of its war warriors who sacrificed their life in 'Sepoy Mutiny' with British soldiers in India. Jaipur is the state capital of Rajasthan, which is also known as 'The Pink City' for its color. Rajasthan is a place of royal heritages. Jaipur beings its state capital has many important capital assets of like heritage forts and historical monuments to see. Tourists to come here it is well connected by air, road and rail transport. It is 164 Miles from New Delhi, .i.e. a three hours journey. It is 736 Miles from Mumbai, which is about a fifteen hours journey. From Udaipur it's about 261 miles which takes five hours to cover the journey. The above mentioned are the nearest major locations. But, Jaipur is accessible from all cities of India by rails and airways throughout the day.

Shaheed Smarak Architecture

Shaheed Smarak of Jaipur is built in a dynamic structure of remembrance. Its stands like an enigma. It is on a high raised platform made of red sandstone and marbles. It has two high raised pillars which stand like a tower to heaven. The tower top has a cylindrical open dome, which is lighted up in night and looks like a lighted torch of glory and pride. In the center of tower you can find the resting place for war heroes, in a square structure having a triangular dome, which looks like a temple of honor. Al most it looks like a historical achievement mark on the land to devote a message like platform. In the sun light its looks like an enigma and in the night it is lighted up and looks like a heaven on earth or look heavenly bliss on earth. This smarak is really amazing to envision.

Shaheed Smarak History

Shaheed Smarak of Jaipur is of very prominent historical importance. The first war of independence took place in the year 1857 AD in north western parts of India, were the Indian solders recruited in the British Army, revolted against the usage of cartridges grease made out of animal fats, which they have to pull out by mouth and the Hindus dint liked to pull out a 'Pig or Cow' fats in to their mouth. This was revolted all India by the Muslims and the Hindus in the British army and many were killed in this mutiny. North India was mostly affected since the Mughals Emperor 'Bahadur Sha Zafer' also fought against it. This was the first ever mass attack on the British in India and later years made it to freedom struggle until India got its independence in 1947 AD. To remember these war heroes, this shaheed smarak was built by Indian government.

Shaheed Smarak Tourism Importance

Shaheed Smarak of Jaipur is of tourist importance place. It is the place of heritages forts and monuments of 'Rathor kingdom' who laid the foundation of well planned cities in theses desert land. Here peoples come for heritage tourism. There are also 'Rajasthan festival' held in October and November to mark its cultural. Lot of foreign tourist attends this festival here. The climatic condition here is excessively hot in summer and overly cold in the winter. It is advisable to come in winter and autumn months. There are fine lodging and tourist packages available. It will be a pleasure to stay in one of the heritage hotels.