The Gwalior Monument known as Ellenborough's Folly or The Pepperpot , The top of the monument is built like a Mughal 'chhatri' or umbrella supported by 8 bronze pillars. Beautiful architecture by the river.

British forces raided Gwalior state at the end of 1843 before settling firmly on Indian soil. But in the face of strong resistance from the Marathas at Gwalior, many military officers and soldiers of the English army were killed in Maharajpur and Punia on 29 December. Gwalior Monument is a low-rise, attractive memorial built in 1847 AD by a combination of Islamic architecture and European construction technology to commemorate the fallen soldiers under the plan and initiative of the then British Governor General Lord Ellenborough and under the supervision of Army Engineer Colonel H. Godwin. This historic monument was opened to the public after a radical renovation by the Department of Works as part of the beautification of the Ganga under the inspiration of Hon'ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. It's a free visit now but no entry at the top floor of the monument.

1. The main gate is closed 2. The history is narrated only in bengali

Gwalior Fort is a hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. The fort has existed at least since the 10th century, and the inscriptions and monuments found within what is now the fort campus indicate that it may have existed as early as the beginning of the 6th century. The fort has been controlled by a number of different rulers in its history.

Beautiful place . From here you can watch riverside cool environment

Situated beside the Ganges river on the kolkata side, it's beautiful. A lone warrior from a lost period of Indian history. Maximum time it's closed.

Beautiful monument on the banks of river Hooghly.

Unique piece of architecture, situated in an unique environment. Beside the Ganges river on the kolkata side, it's beautiful. A lone warrior from a lost period of Indian history

I went here on 2nd dec with my friend for the first time....roaming on path is free for all ,it's just before minmangal ghat and after judges ghat .......best for walking, photo clicking and somewhere it's peaceful spaces are well for lovers..... To know more about other famous places in kolkata cum west Bengal, follow me.....

The Gwalior Monument is almost 52 ft high monument crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Marathas.Very nice place to seat and enjoy the beauty of Ganga..

It is ans monement of Gwalior War

A small house from british age...people cannot enter...well maintained

It's a nice historic monument, heard about it that it has or had a cover of copper, really inspirational.

Gwalior Monument established in 1847 AD British forces raided Gwalior state at the end of 1843 before settling firmly on Indian soil. But in the face of strong resistance from the Marathas at Gwalior, many military officers and soldiers of the English army were killed in Maharajpur and Punia on 29 December. The Gwalior Monument is a low-rise, attractive monument built in 1847 AD by a combination of Islamic architecture and European construction techniques to commemorate the fallen soldiers under the plan and initiative of the then British Governor General Lord Ellenborough and under the supervision of Army Engineer Colonel H. Godwin. This historical monument was opened to the public after a radical renovation by the Department of Works as part of the beautification of the Ganga on the inspiration of Hon'ble Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. May 24, 2012 Department of Works, Government of West Bengal This is the English translation of the plaque displayed near the monument

Historical and landmark of Babughat.

Nice place to hang around with friends and family

It's an octagonal cenotaph, a war memorial established by the British in memory of the Gwalior war in 1843. Sited by the Ganges, opposite the Horse riding School of Fort Williams, on a well maintained promenade or river walk, this is a nice place to spend a quiet evening with friends and family. Entry into the monument is permanently blocked.

The Gwalior Monument, also known as Ellenborough's Folly, or The Pepperpot, is an octagonal cenotaph about 18 metres (60 ft) high, crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Marathas. It was erected in 1847 by Lord Ellenborough, the Governor-General of India, as a memorial to the officers and men who fell during the Gwalior War in 1843. On 13 December 1843 Lord Ellenborough wrote to the Maharani of Gwalior warning her that she should dismiss a usurping regent and that the size of her army should be reduced. Since she did not comply, the Gwalior campaign took place. Gen. Sir Hugh Gough, violating the treaty of 1804 with Gwalior, forded the Chambal river and invaded the town, which was known for its palaces and riches, on 29 December 1843. The Gwalior War at Maharajpur was fought under Sir Hugh with 14,000 men and 40 guns. The Marathas under Bhagerat Rao Scindia had 18,000 men and 100 guns. The British routed the Mahrathas but suffered 787 casualties. The Mahrathas lost 3000 men and 56 guns. On the same day at Punniar, 30 kilometres (20 mi) from Maharajpur, the left flank of Gough's troops under General Grey routed an army of 12,000 Marathas and captured 40 guns. It was designed by Colonel H Goodwyn of the Bengal Engineers and constructed by Jessop and Company. It was conceptualised by Lord Ellenborough. The base is a single storied white marble structure with a spiral staircase leading to a marble cenotaph on the upper floor from the inside. The top of the monument is built like a Mughal 'chhatri' or umbrella supported by 8 bronze pillars. The dome of the cenotaph is crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Marathas. From here, the Hoogly river can be seen along with a view of the Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu. However entry is restricted. The Kolkata Circular Railway passes alongside the memorial between the Eden Gardens and Prinsep Ghat railway stations, and provides a view of this monument

Early morning, in front of Ganga and a hot tea in hand, what more do one wants more!

Beautiful view of river. Boats are available.

Beautiful view of the Vidyasagar Setu and the Hooghly , and the Howrah bridge in the distance ,this spot along the river bank provides also provides an excellent view of the sunset . The monument also reminds you of the city's colonial past . A word of caution though , there's a lot of young couples around and you would have a tough time explaining what they are doing to your kid !!

Gwalior castle is a hill fort near Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. The citadel has existed at least because the 10th century, and the inscriptions and monuments found inside what is now the citadel campus suggest that it could have existed as early as the beginning of the sixth century. The castle has been managed by using a number of distinctive rulers in its history.

The Gwalior Monument, also known as Ellenborough's Folly, or The Pepperpot, is an octagonal cenotaph about 18 metres (60 ft) high, crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Marathas. It was erected in 1847 by Lord Ellenborough, the Governor-General of India, as a memorial to the officers and men who fell during the Gwalior War in 1843. The base is a single storied white marble structure with a spiral staircase leading to a marble cenotaph on the upper floor from the inside. The top of the monument is built like a Mughal 'chhatri' or umbrella supported by 8 bronze pillars. The dome of the cenotaph is crowned with a bronze dome cast from guns captured from the Marathas. From here, the Hoogly river can be seen along with a view of the Howrah Bridge and the Vidyasagar Setu. However entry is restricted now.

Good for couple, but its good to go for short time

Nice place to spend some time on the Ganga banks. View of sunset is memorable.

Established in 1847 by British Governor General Lord Elenrober

Nice place for time pass, from city pollution, this monument is maintained by the Maidan Sub Division office, PWD . Though no staff is available to help you, check out the transcripts written here. Historical place.

Now it is closed.

so beautiful