During World War I, there were over a million and a half Indian Army soldiers fighting alongside British Troops. Of the casualties, 12,000 Indian soldiers were hospitalised in sites around Brighton, including York Place School, The Dome, The Pavillion and The Corn Exchange. Of these, 53 Hindus and Sikhs died in Brighton and their bodies were cremated on a site on the South Downs near Patcham and their ashes scattered into the sea.
On the site of the funeral pyre was erected a monument named The Chattri and on Sunday 12th June there will be a memorial service held at this quite unique historic site.
Visit The Chattri website for more details
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