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The war memorial stands in the battle field of Khalanga. It is a testimony of valour indomitable courage, highest fighting spirit and supreme sacrifice of Gorkha soldiers, women and children in the battle field of Khalanga during Oct/Nov 1814. India is proud of the Gorkhas and their historic and valourous link with India. This is one example of our acknowledgement of their contributions to India and South Asia. In Oct 1814, the British 3 infantry division comprising of 3500 soldiers, supported by heavy artillery guns under the command of Major General Robert Rolle Gillespie was assigned the task to capture Khalanga fort Nalapani, the fort was defended by Balbhadra Singh Thapa and his Gorkha soldiers numbering 500-600 in all (including families and children). Note: According to one document
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