Indian Columbus

In the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi, at the junction of Safdarjung Road , Kamraj Marg , and Teen Murti Marg , stands a striking traffic island adorned with three mounted cavalrymen, lances raised and eyes fixed forward. This is the Teen Murti Memorial —a powerful tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers who fought far from home in the First World War. While thousands of people pass by it daily, few know the story behind this monument and the historic battle it commemorates. Bronze Statues of Indian Cavalry Regiments – Teen Murti Memorial A Memorial to Indian Cavalry Regiments The Teen Murti Memorial was unveiled in 1922 to honour the soldiers of the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade , which was composed of three regiments from Indian princely states: Mysore Lancers Jodhpur Lancers Hyderabad Lancers These regiments played a pivotal role in the Battle of Haifa on 23 September 1918 , one of the final and most dramatic cavalry charges in military history, during the camp...

Long before the modern Parliament House came into being, India's legislative activities were centered in a magnificent circular building in New Delhi. Known today as the Old Parliament House , this iconic structure stood witness to colonial rule, India’s hard-earned independence, and the growth of the world’s largest democracy for nearly a century. Even after the inauguration of the new Parliament building in 2023, the old circular structure remains an important symbol of India's political journey. Historical Background The Old Parliament House was originally called the Council House during British rule. It was built as part of the new capital city of Delhi, following the Delhi Durbar of 1911 , where the British announced the transfer of India’s capital from Calcutta to Delhi. Foundation Stone : Laid in 1921 Inaugurated : 18 January 1927 Architects : Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker Original Purpose : Seat of the Imperial Legislative Council After I...