About Sidho Kanho Murmu Park and Martello Tower
Sidho Kanho Murmu Park and Martello Tower is a public memorial park in Pakur town, Pakur district, Jharkhand. The park is centered around a historic Martello Tower built during the British colonial period and is dedicated to tribal freedom fighters Sidho and Kanho Murmu, leaders of the 1855 Santhal Hul. It features landscaped gardens, statues of the brothers, and the preserved tower, serving as a recreational space and heritage landmark.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park with walking paths, gardens, lawns and seating areas surrounding the historic Martello Tower. The tower is a circular, fortified brick structure with thick walls and small openings, viewable from the exterior. Statues and memorial installations dedicated to Sidho and Kanho Murmu are located within the park. The setting is open and maintained for leisure walks, sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
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Historic Martello Tower - rare colonial-era defensive tower in eastern India
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Memorial statues of Sidho and Kanho Murmu, leaders of the Santhal Hul
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Landscaped gardens, lawns and walking paths
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Preserved heritage structure within a public recreational park
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View of Pakur town surroundings from the park grounds