Mysore: The British cemetery, which was mentioned in BL Rice’s Mysore Gazetteer on the banks of Lakshmanatheertha river in Hunsur town of the district, awaits preservation. This cemetery, which remained unknown to the public as well as to many historians MysoreThe site is slowly disappearing as it is filled with weeds.
Locals and heritage lovers are now demanding that the tombs be preserved as they are over 100 years old, and the testimonies written in the tombs may shed more light on the British rule in the state.
According to historians, this cemetery is located near the old post office, one km away from the city center and is spread over two acres. It is 50 meters away from the river bank. The tombs have been constructed using a variety of materials including red granite. Each tombstone mentions the details of the deceased, those who built it, and their relationship with the deceased. These graves show that those who died at other places were also brought here and buried.
Mahadev, a research associate at the University of Mysore and a resident of Nallurpala village in Hunsur, and DC Nanjunda, associate professor at UoM’s Center for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, recently visited the site. He said that it is impossible to enter the cemetery due to lack of maintenance. He said that the details, age etc. of the dead persons were mentioned on the tombs, which needed further study and preservation.
There is a need to conduct a study about this cemetery. More than 30 tombs have been built in different patterns using different materials. He said the study could throw light on local history, especially the activities of British officials in the area.
Hunsur City Municipal Council Commissioner Sujay Kumar SM said that he would investigate the poor maintenance of the cemetery. Commissioner of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, A Devaraju said that the department has surveyed these graves.
Locals and heritage lovers are now demanding that the tombs be preserved as they are over 100 years old, and the testimonies written in the tombs may shed more light on the British rule in the state.
According to historians, this cemetery is located near the old post office, one km away from the city center and is spread over two acres. It is 50 meters away from the river bank. The tombs have been constructed using a variety of materials including red granite. Each tombstone mentions the details of the deceased, those who built it, and their relationship with the deceased. These graves show that those who died at other places were also brought here and buried.
Mahadev, a research associate at the University of Mysore and a resident of Nallurpala village in Hunsur, and DC Nanjunda, associate professor at UoM’s Center for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, recently visited the site. He said that it is impossible to enter the cemetery due to lack of maintenance. He said that the details, age etc. of the dead persons were mentioned on the tombs, which needed further study and preservation.
There is a need to conduct a study about this cemetery. More than 30 tombs have been built in different patterns using different materials. He said the study could throw light on local history, especially the activities of British officials in the area.
Hunsur City Municipal Council Commissioner Sujay Kumar SM said that he would investigate the poor maintenance of the cemetery. Commissioner of Archaeology, Museums and Heritage, A Devaraju said that the department has surveyed these graves.