Haldighati
Appearance
Haldighati | ||
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Elevation 1,227.03 ft (374.00 m) | | |
Location | Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India | |
Range | Aravalli |
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Haldighati is a historical
Udaipur and 367 kilometres from Jaipur. The name 'Haldighati' is believed to have originated from the turmeric-coloured yellow soil of the area. (Turmeric is haldi in Hindi).[1]
History
The mountain pass is a significant historical location. Rakt Talai in Khamnore is the site of the
]Memorial
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Maharana Pratap's horse
Chetak played a pivotal role in the Battle of Haldighati. Chetak was fatally wounded in this battle and died on 18 June 1576. Maharana Pratap erected a small monument for his horse
at the place where Chetak fell down. The cenotaph still exists at Haldighati.
The Government of India commissioned the construction of Maharana Pratap National Memorial in the year 1997, and in June 2009 the monument was finally opened.[2] The memorial features a bronze statue of the Maharana astride Chetak. Although it is still waiting for announcement as National Monument.[citation needed]
Tourism
Haldighati is also known for its charity rose product and the mud art of Molela. Much emphasis is being laid for promoting a private cottage industry by the Department of Tourism.[citation needed]
References
- ^ ""Haldighati"".
- ^ www.haldighati.com, retrieved 19 January 2010
External links
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