Flagstaff Tower, Signal tower in North Delhi district, India
The Flagstaff Tower stands as a one-room castellated structure built of red sandstone at the highest point of Kamla Nehru Ridge.
The British Indian Army constructed this signal tower in 1828, which later became a refuge for Europeans during the Delhi Siege of 1857.
The tower represents a period of British colonial architecture and military strategy, illustrating the complex relationship between British forces and Indian independence.
Visitors can reach the tower by following a direct path from the entrance opposite Delhi University Vice Chancellor's office through Kamla Nehru Ridge.
The circular interior room of the tower could accommodate 100 people and includes fort-like defensive features from its original military purpose.
Location: North Delhi district
GPS coordinates: 28.68806,77.21806
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:22
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