European Cemetery

The European Cemetery is a state protected monument at Ambala district in Haryana.[1] The British grave found here are in the European Architecture.[2][3] After Independence, the Cemetery is taken care by Ambala Cemetery Committee and the Secretary of the Committee is the Parish Priest of Holy Redeemer Church ( Catholic Church) and maintain two lack grave in the cemetery.[3]

Legend

During 1899-1902 AD, British sent hundreds of Boer prisoners to Sri Lanka, India and other colonies. Many of the prisoners were kept at Ambala Jail. Few of Boer Prisoners couldn't return to their country and died in Ambala, India. Twenty of them got buried in European Cemetery. The rest had an agreement to join hands with British to fight against Black. The graves of Boers has their name inscribed at European Cemetery.[2][3]

European Cemetery is also the resting place the last East India Company officials served in India.[3]

References
  1. "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Haryana". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 14 March 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  2. "European Cemetery | Places of Interest | Ambala | Tourism Hubs | Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited" Check |url= value (help). destination. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  3. "European Cemetery Ambala Haryana History & Architecture". www.astrolika.com. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.


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