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Ujjain Temple Linked to 1857 Rebellion After Archival Discovery
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:17 AM
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Researchers in Ujjain uncovered archival records that trace the city’s 170‑year‑old Hanuman temple back to the 1857 uprising, marking the site as a witness to India’s first war of independence.
A team of local historians in Ujjain has unearthed documents that link the city’s 170‑year‑old Hanuman temple to the 1857 rebellion, the first major uprising against British rule in India. The records, found in old municipal archives, indicate that the temple was a gathering point for freedom fighters during the revolt. Local devotees were moved to tears when the connection was revealed, as the temple has long been a symbol of faith in the city. Authorities are now planning to preserve the site and include it in heritage tours to highlight its historical significance.