Memorial done, UP now plans a museum on Maharaja Suheldev in Bahraich
Maharaja Suheldev
on the premises of the recently constructed memorial in the name of King of Shravasti, on the banks of Chittora Lake in Bahraich.
The museum will help the tourists visiting the memorial to learn about the great warrior's life, said principal secretary of the tourism and culture department, Mukesh Meshram who conducted an inspection of the memorial on Sunday. Meshram was accompanied by tourism director Prakhar Mishra, district magistrate Monika Rani, Raja Payagpur Yashvendra Vikram Singh, and other officials.
Meshram paid homage to the equestrian statue of Maharaja Suheldev while reviewing the ongoing development works at the memorial site, including the temple, ghats, Maharaja Suheldev's statue, grand entrance gate, parking area, boundary wall, and other facilities. He expressed satisfaction with the quality and progress of the construction work.
Meshram instructed that landscaping and grassing work be carried out in accordance with the grandeur of the memorial. He directed the forest and horticulture departments to assist in this work.
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He also sought proposals for the development of a pathway around the lake, ensuring the cleanliness of the water body, setting up boating facilities, and other beautification works. The tourism officer was asked to prepare proposals for facade lighting, the decoration of the VIP guest house, and the enhancement of the hall within the complex.
Meshram directed the executing agencies, C&DS and the State Construction Corporation, to maintain cleanliness within the premises and ensure regular watering of plants during the summer season. He emphasized the use of tree guards for plant protection.
While inspecting the bathing ghat, he stressed the need for better cleanliness arrangements around the area.
Maharaja Suheldev is believed to have defeated and killed Ghaznavid general Ghazi Syed Salar Masud at Bahraich in 1034 CE.
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