Nicholson Monument

Nicholson's Obelisk, also known as Nicholson's Memorial, is an obelisk located in , , Pakistan, which was erected in 1868 in the honour of Brigadier-General John Nicholson.
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  • Type: Monument
  • Description: monument in Margalla Pass, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Also known as: “Nicholson Memorial” and “Nicholson’s Obelisk”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sangjani railway station.

Railway station
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is located in Sangjani village, . is situated 2½ km east of Nicholson Monument.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Taxila and Tarnol.

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

Village
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is a small town and suburb located about 3 miles north-west of . The primary languages of the area are Urdu, Western Punjabi and Pashto. is situated 10 km southeast of Nicholson Monument.

Nicholson Monument

Latitude
33.70301° or 33° 42′ 11″ north
Longitude
72.82476° or 72° 49′ 29″ east
Open location code
8J5JPR3F+6W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5370875539
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Wiki­data ID
Q16977223
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In Other Languages

From Hindi to Western Panjabi—“Nicholson Monument” goes by many names.
  • Hindi: “निकोलसन का ओबिलिस्क”
  • Urdu: “ستون نکلسن”
  • Western Panjabi: “ستون نکلسن”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Government Degree College for Women Taxila and Sir Syed Tech Institute.

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