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Museums Attractions In Pauri Garhwal District

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District Pauri or Pauri Garhwal is situated in the state of Uttarakhand in Northern India with the town of Pauri as its headquarters. It lies between latitude 29.26 and 30.19 N and longitude 78.12 and 79.14 E. The maximum length from east to west is 103 km. and the maximum breadth from north to south about 100 km. Total geographical area of the district is 5,329 sq km. The district is bounded by Dehradun and Haridwar on the west, district Bijnor on the south, district Naini Tal and Almora on south-east, districts Chamoli and Rudraprayag on north east and north and on north-west is Tehri Garhwal. District Pauri is part of Garhwal Himalaya; Siwalik and D...
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  • 1. Darwan Singh Museum Lansdowne
    Darwan Singh Negi VC was among the earliest Indian recipients of the Victoria Cross , the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Negi was approximately 33 years old, and a naik in the 1st Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles, British Indian Army during the First World War when he performed the deeds during the Defence of Festubert for which he was awarded the VC. The citation reads: His Majesty the KING-EMPEROR has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned soldier of the Indian Army for conspicuous bravery whilst serving with the Indian Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force: — 1909, Naik Darwan Sing [sic] Negi, 1st Battalion, 39th Garhwal Rifles. For gr...
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