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Secondary sourceSculpture19 February 2020

Chetak Statue at Haldighati

B.Creado · 19 February 2020

A 2020 bronze statue at the Haldighati battle site honoring Chetak, the horse ridden by Pratap Singh in battle.

This statue commemorates Pratap Singh's horse Chetak at the site of his famous battle, reflecting his later legacy.

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Low-angle view of a dark bronze equestrian statue of a turbaned rider with a lance on a horse, set on a pale stone plinth. The plinth bears the inscription 'BATTLE OF HALDIGHATI' and a dark relief panel of a crowded battle scene. Blue sky behind.
B.Creado, statue of Chetak at Haldighati, 2020.

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What it is

This is a modern bronze equestrian statue erected in 2020 at Haldighati, the site of a famous battle. It depicts a turbaned rider with a lance on horseback, standing on a stone plinth inscribed 'BATTLE OF HALDIGHATI' with a relief panel of the battle scene.

Why it matters

The statue is a memorial, not an original artifact from Pratap Singh's time. It shows how later generations remember Pratap Singh and his horse Chetak, who became a symbol of loyalty and courage in the stories surrounding the Battle of Haldighati.

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  • Why might a modern community choose to build a statue of a horse rather than only the ruler?
  • What does the battle relief on the plinth suggest about how this event is remembered today?
  • How might a statue made centuries after an event differ from an eyewitness account?

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