Also famously known as Ajitgarh, Mutiny Memorial was built in 1863 in the memory of the brave soldiers who had fought in the Delhi field force, by both Indian and British during the Indian rebellion of 1857. It is a four-tiered Gothic style building made up of red sandstone with octagonal base. The lowest tier of the structure has seven faces that consist of memorial plaques afixed on the walls engraved with the names and ranks of the soldiers who died fighting for the Britishers in this great uprising of 1857, whereas one face consist of the stairs leading to the upper tier.

Belongs to the British era, the Mutiny Memorial is one of the most visited place which shouldn’t be left unexplored on a Delhi tour. It was constructed with a motive to erect a structure taller than the Ashoka Pillar which is just 200 mts away from the main structure. The inspiring building of Mutiny memorial is set as the amidst lush greenery that leads one to the heritage trail starting off with the Flagstaff tower; a lookover space where the men, women and children took shelter after being escaping from the attacking rebels in Shahjahanabad.

HISTORY OF THE ATTRACTION

Mutiny Memorial was built by Public Works Department at the expense of the government. It celebrates the loyalty and dedication of both the Indian and British soldiers who took part in the revolt of 1857. The building was hastily designed and erected, thus also gathere public criticism after completion. In the year 1972, on 25th anniversary of the India’s independence, Mutiny Memorial got renamed as Ajitgarh which literally means ‘place of unvanquished’. On this occasion one more plaque was erected stating that the ‘enemy’ mentioned on the memorials were ‘immortal martyrs for Indian freedom’.

GETTING THERE

Gem of Delhi, this mesmerizing heritage site is situated on the northern ridge about 500 mts to the south of Hindu Rao Hospital, can be reached by bus, auto/taxi and metro. The very nearest metro station is Kashmiri gate. Once reached there then from there Mutiny memorial is just 2.4 km away on Rani Jhansi road.

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND

Follow the trail starting with Flagstaff tower and unfold the inspiring past of 1857 rebellion. Photographing this wonderful Gothic style building of the British era, while walking amid green garden is exactly a good idea to keep the memories intact. One can also make a visit the other famous tourist attractions like Ashoka Pillar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Jantar Mantar that resides in proximity near to Mutiny Memorial. To experience and gain the peaceful ambience, Do visit the Laxminarayan temple that is located just 1.5 km away. Lying not so far, there is Chandni Chowk which definitely makes for a visit for the shopaholics interested in indulging into thrift shopping with the best and cheepest. Other than this if your interested in witnessing the vibrant nightlife of Delhi, befall the nearby Connaught place; embellished with top rated restaurants and Pubs.

OPENING AND CLOSING TIME

Mutiny Memorial is open all days of a week and visiting time is between 9 am till 5 pm.

ENTRY FEES

No entry charge is charged from the tourists or localites.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The Months from October till March is considered to be the best time for the Delhi tourism. Winter falls during this part of the year which subdudes the sun heat and gives the perfect climate and nature for a perfect holiday spent on Delhi sightseeing tour.