LONDON, A local council in the seaside resort of Brighton in south-east England has approved plans for an annual multi-faith event to commemorate the role of Indian soldiers in the two world wars at the city's India Gate memorial from this October .
India Gate was presented to the people of Brighton by the "Princes of India" as a thank you for the care provided by the city's hospitals and is "dedicated to the use of the inhabitants of Brighton."
It was unveiled by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, on 26 October 1921, and stands at the southern entrance to the Royal Pavilion – one of three buildings in Brighton serving as a base hospital which served as a base hospital on the western border. These injured soldiers of undivided India were treated. Front. These included soldiers from modern countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Bhutan.Brighton & Hoves says, "By holding a Remembrance Day, the city can preserve the memories of the soldiers from undivided India who fought for Britain in the war and ensure that this important history is more widely known by contemporary generations." To be understood and recognized as such." The council report was approved in the council meeting on Friday.
“Given the important historical context of India Gate and the growing interest in the recent history of the Pavilion Estate, it is important that, as a testament to the city's international reputation, it also celebrates the story of multi-faith undivided India . Embracing India Gate and its story,” it concludes.
The India Gate, designed by Thomas Tyrwhitt, replaces a much lower gate that was built by the Corporation of Brighton after the purchase of the pavilion in 185 and is described as having a dome resting on four pillars in a style taken from Gujarat. Has been doneAccording to historical records, more than 10 lakh soldiers from pre-partition India served in the British Indian Army in the colonial era, in the First World War (1914–1918), and participated in major battles such as the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, and the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Gallipoli, and the Battle of the Somme.
In World War II (1939–1945), more than 2.5 million soldiers from undivided India voluntarily served in the British Indian Army, the largest volunteer army in history.
The Royal Pavilion Indian Hospital in Brighton, which cared for the wounded in these battles, is also marked by the Chhatri Memorial, which stands on the spot where Hindus and Sikhs were cremated. It is accompanied by a memorial maintenance by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and an annual commemoration organized by the Chhatri Memorial Group every June.The Culture, Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Economic Development Committee of the local council believes that an annual memorial event at the India Gate in October would be appropriate for the current memorial services and also to commemorate the commitment of Muslim and Buddhist soldiers of undivided India. Will get recognition.
Details of the event will be set and delivered by a committee of community leaders, supported by Brighton & Hove City Council, in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museum.
The committee will also engage with local armed forces personnel and veterans of the undivided Indian Ex-Services Association and leaders from the wider South Asian community before finalizing further plans for the memorial.
India Gate was presented to the people of Brighton by the "Princes of India" as a thank you for the care provided by the city's hospitals and is "dedicated to the use of the inhabitants of Brighton."
It was unveiled by the Maharaja of Patiala, Bhupinder Singh, on 26 October 1921, and stands at the southern entrance to the Royal Pavilion – one of three buildings in Brighton serving as a base hospital which served as a base hospital on the western border. These injured soldiers of undivided India were treated. Front. These included soldiers from modern countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar and Bhutan.Brighton & Hoves says, "By holding a Remembrance Day, the city can preserve the memories of the soldiers from undivided India who fought for Britain in the war and ensure that this important history is more widely known by contemporary generations." To be understood and recognized as such." The council report was approved in the council meeting on Friday.
“Given the important historical context of India Gate and the growing interest in the recent history of the Pavilion Estate, it is important that, as a testament to the city's international reputation, it also celebrates the story of multi-faith undivided India . Embracing India Gate and its story,” it concludes.
The India Gate, designed by Thomas Tyrwhitt, replaces a much lower gate that was built by the Corporation of Brighton after the purchase of the pavilion in 185 and is described as having a dome resting on four pillars in a style taken from Gujarat. Has been doneAccording to historical records, more than 10 lakh soldiers from pre-partition India served in the British Indian Army in the colonial era, in the First World War (1914–1918), and participated in major battles such as the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, the Battle of Neuve Chapelle, and the Battle of Neuve Chapelle. Gallipoli, and the Battle of the Somme.
In World War II (1939–1945), more than 2.5 million soldiers from undivided India voluntarily served in the British Indian Army, the largest volunteer army in history.
The Royal Pavilion Indian Hospital in Brighton, which cared for the wounded in these battles, is also marked by the Chhatri Memorial, which stands on the spot where Hindus and Sikhs were cremated. It is accompanied by a memorial maintenance by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and an annual commemoration organized by the Chhatri Memorial Group every June.The Culture, Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Economic Development Committee of the local council believes that an annual memorial event at the India Gate in October would be appropriate for the current memorial services and also to commemorate the commitment of Muslim and Buddhist soldiers of undivided India. Will get recognition.
Details of the event will be set and delivered by a committee of community leaders, supported by Brighton & Hove City Council, in partnership with Brighton & Hove Museum.
The committee will also engage with local armed forces personnel and veterans of the undivided Indian Ex-Services Association and leaders from the wider South Asian community before finalizing further plans for the memorial.
