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Shahid Smarak, Meerut is constricted in the memory of the revolt that happened in the year 1857. Moreover, the museum is considered to be one of the most organised and the well-maintained places of the region. And if you guys are thinking what all occasions are celebrated here, then let us tell you national holidays such as Independence Day and Republic day are celebrated here. The pillars of the Shahid Smarak are made up of marble. In the same complex as that of Shahid Smarak, you will also get to visit Government Freedom Struggle Museum that is right there inside. And just to inform a bit about Government Freedom Struggle Museum, it was constructed long back in the year 1997, in order to give respect to the contribution of the region in the first independence in the year 1857.
Architecture:
As far as the architecture of Shahid Smarak, Meerut is talked about; the museum is sectioned into five parts and or galleries, so as to say. Out of these five parts only three parts of the museum are operational rest are closed. The first gallery is gifted with materials that showcase the events leading to the war. There are paintings displayed in the museum that of elusive Fakir who was actively involved in the war. They also project soldiers refusing to use cartridges. The second gallery comprises of the events that had taken place during the time of war. In the second gallery, there are paintings of Sati Choura Ghat, Lucknow Bagh and Rani Lakshmi Bai. Last but not the least, the third gallery is representing the inscriptions the ancient nation of Meerut, books about freedom struggle, as well as coins.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Shahid Smarak is either during the morning time or during the evening time. The Shahid Smarak was established in the year 1997 in order to give their respect to the role of the region in the independence time during 1857.
Traveller Information:
Shahid Smarak, Meerut is open from Tuesday to Sunday and can be explored by the travellers during the timings from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is also to be noted here that the museum happens to be closed during all the public holidays.
How to Reach:
Shahid Smarak, Meerut is easily accessible via rail, air and road. Shahid Smarak , Meerut happens to be only 3.7 kilometres away from the railway station. Moreover, the ones who are planning to reach the destination via bus then the nearest bus stand happens to be Bhansali that happens to be at a walking distance of only 200 meters. Others who don’t wish to travel via any of these transportations can hire local taxi or cab.
Nearby Places:
For the ones who are travelling to Shahid Smarak can also explore nearby favourite destination such as St John's Church, Digambar Jain Temple, Shapir, Draupadi-ki-Rasoi, Vidur Ka Tila, Augharnath Mandir, Suraj Kund temple, Hastinapur, Gandhi Bagh, Bhole ki Jhaal, Mustafa Castle, Fantasy World Water Park, etc.
