Chetak Smarak, memorial in Rajsamand district, Rajasthan, India
Chetak Smarak, also called Chetak Samadhi, is a memorial to Maharana Pratap's horse Chetak at Balicha village in the Aravalli hills of Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. It stands at the spot where the horse is said to have died of battle wounds. The shrine is a Monument of National Importance, and an old museum devoted to the Battle of Haldighati stands at the site, with a new one coming up close by.
Chetak Smarak, also called Chetak Samadhi, is said to stand where Maharana Pratap's horse Chetak died of wounds after carrying the Rana to safety from the Battle of Haldighati. In 2003 the Archaeological Survey of India declared the shrine a Monument of National Importance in Rajasthan.
The memorial displays weapons and artwork depicting scenes from Maharana Pratap's life and military campaigns. These objects help visitors understand the world of Rajput warriors and their importance in local history.
Chetak Smarak lies at Balicha village in the Aravalli hills of Rajsamand district, about 4 km from the temple town of Nathdwara and reachable by road. The old museum on the grounds covers the Battle of Haldighati, and a second museum is being built nearby.
The memorial stands at Balicha in the Aravalli hills, in Rajsamand district, the lake district of Rajasthan, about 4 km by road from the temple town of Nathdwara. An old museum at the shrine is devoted to the Battle of Haldighati, and a new one was being built close by. The Archaeological Survey of India declared the shrine a Monument of National Importance in 2003.
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