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- The establishment of the Cantonment in Meerut in 1803, made it the center of British East India Company.
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Meerut Cantonment was established by the British East India Company in 1803 after the Battle of Laswari. It is the one of the largest cantonment of India both in land area 3,568.06 hectares (35.68 km 2 ) and population of 93684 (civil + military) people as per 2011 census. [86]
Jun 12, 2024 · It was the original location of one of the pillars erected by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century bce before it was moved to Delhi in the mid-14th century by Firuz Shah Tughluq. The British built a large cantonment (military installation) there in the early 19th century.
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Jun 11, 2024 · Meerut probably derives its name from the word “Maya Rashtra”, meaning the country of Maya, who was the architect of the asuras (the demons) as per the Hindu mythology. His daughter Mandodari was the wife of Ravana, the antagonist of the first epic, Ramayana.
1857-War of Independence. Meerut is popularly associated with the First War of Indian Independence. The Sepoy Mutiny as it is popularly called, saw its beginnings here at Meerut Cantonment, that was established by the British way back in 1803.
The establishment of the Cantonment in Meerut in 1803, made it the center of British East India Company. During the following few decades, the British formed a strong base in Meerut, that saw the commencement of Railways, built administrative buildings and churches such as the St. John's Church.
May 11, 2023 · Alamgirpur, the easternmost settlement of the Harappa civilization, is located in Meerut and has archaeological importance. However, Meerut gained fame for its role in India’s First War of Independence on May 10, 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny or Revolt.
Oct 30, 2021 · The early political interaction between the British and the locals had established Meerut as one of the largest and most significant military bases in the country. It was around the mid-19th century that saw three local Regiments and three British Regiments form what came to be known as the Meerut Garrison.
