Dalmadal Cannon
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An 18th-century wrought-iron cannon nearly 4 meters long; legend says it once repelled Maratha cavalry, and it has resisted rust for three centuries.
The Dalmadal is a wrought-iron cannon cast under the Malla dynasty, about 3.8 meters long with a bore of roughly 28 cm. It was forged by welding together 63 iron rings, and despite standing outdoors for centuries it has barely rusted, a testament to the region's skill in ironworking. According to legend, when the Marathas invaded in 1742, the guardian deity Madan Mohan himself lit this cannon to drive them back. There is a small garden and information board beside the cannon, and admission is free. It is located south of the town, about 1 km from Jor Bangla, and nearby are other old gates and ruins, including the Pathar Darwaza (Stone Gate).
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jor Mandir Group
- Rasmancha
- Shyam Rai Temple
- Jor Bangla Temple (Keshta Rai)
- Mrinmoyee Temple
- Radha Shyam Temple
- Lalji Temple
- Madan Gopal Temple