Nicholson's Obelisk, also known as Nicholson's Memorial, is an obelisk located in Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan, which was erected in 1868 in the honour of Brigadier-General John Nicholson. Nicholson Monument is situated 3 km west of Dhok Jauri.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taxila and Tarnol.

Taxila

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The ancient settlement of Taxila in the western outskirts of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it is considered one of the most important archaeological sites of South Asia, and for good reason.

Tarnol

Village

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Tarnol is a small town and suburb located about 3 miles north-west of Islamabad. The primary languages of the area are Urdu, Western Punjabi and Pashto. Tarnol is situated 7 km southeast of Dhok Jauri.

Dhok Jauri

Type: Locality
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

33.70029° or 33° 42′ 1″ north

Longitude

72.85602° or 72° 51′ 22″ east

Elevation

566 metres (1,857 feet)

Open location code

8J5JPV24+4C

GeoNames ID

1338988

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