The Sahid Minar is a landmark monument in Kolkata, which is located amidst the sprawling grounds of Maidan near the Dharmatallah region. The Sahid Minar is also known by the name of 'Octarloni Monument' after David Octarloni who was credited for the triumph over the Nepali army sent by the King of Nepal.
This monument was renamed as the 'Sahid Minar' in the year 1967 to pay tribute to those soldiers who had died while fighting for the independence of India against the British. Regular visiting was once allowed but under the present rules, a willing visitor must first get permission and a pass from the Kolkata Police. From the top of the Sahid Minar, the visitors get to see a fabulous view of the Kolkata City. Visitors are
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not allowed to take photographs from the Shahid Minar.
Description of Sahid Minar
The Sahid Minar in Calcutta is 158 feet high and has 198 stairs leading to the first Balcony. There are twenty steps that lead to the second Balcony. The architecture of the monument makes it unique. The dome of the Minar shows Turkish features and the base of the Minar is typically Egyptian in style. The main Minar is done up in Turkish style. The stair cases wind round the monument in a spiral design. The Minar was founded in the year 1848. The credit of designing the Sahid Minar goes to the Charles Nolis but it was built by J.P. Parker. The total cost of building the huge monument was 35,000 in Indian Currency, which was received as a fund.
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