The European Cemetery or Ambala Christian Cemetery is a state protected monument at Ambala district in Haryana.[1] The occupancy right and management of the Cemetery is with the British High Commission.[2] There are 66 graves of martyrs of World War I. The war graves comes under the protection of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission ( CWGC). It is also known as a military cemetery, as there are many graves and monuments erected in the memory of soldiers served in the Indian Army of the British era.The graves found here are in the European Architecture.[3][4] After Independence, the Cemetery is taken care by Ambala Cemetery Committee and the Honorary Secretary of the Committee is the Parish Priest of Holy Redeemer Church (Catholic Church) and maintain two lakh grave in the cemetery.[4]
Legend
editDuring 1899-1902 AD, British sent hundreds of Boer prisoners to Sri Lanka, India and other colonies. Many of the prisoners were kept at Ambala Jail. Few of the Boer prisoners couldn't return to their country and died in Ambala, India. Twenty of them got buried in the European Cemetery. The rest had an agreement to join hands with British to fight against Blacks. The graves of Boers has their name inscribed at European Cemetery.[3][4]
European Cemetery is also the resting place the of some of the last East India Company officials served in India.[4]
Gallery
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Ambala Christian Cemetery entrance gate -
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A grave at Ambala Christian Cemetery
References
edit- ^ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Haryana". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ "Indian court restores Christians' right to British-era cemetery - UCA News". ucanews.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
- ^ a b "European Cemetery | Places of Interest | Ambala | Tourism Hubs". Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d "European Cemetery Ambala Haryana History & Architecture". www.astrolika.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.