Obelisk in Srirangapatna is a memorial erected by the then government of Mysore in memory of the English soldiers died during the siege of Srirangapatna.Obelisk in Srirangapatna is a memorial erected by the then government of Mysore in memory of the English soldiers died during the siege of Srirangapatna.

The Obelisk stands at the center of an expansive and concentric series of steps, on a high point close to the fort walls.
The four plaques fixed on the of the square base is inscribed with various details.

Above the base structure is a conical projection supported by four cannonballs. Another canon ball is fixed the the very top too.The inscription on one side reads  " This monument is erected by the government of Mysore in 1907 in order to commemorate the siege of Seringapatam by the British forces under lieutenant general G. Harris and its final capture by assault on the 4th May 1799.  As also the names of those gallant officers who fell during the operations."

The next side is a corps wise table that lists the number of soldiers and officers wounded,killed or missing for the siege (4 april to 4th May 1799). The final tally reads as Killed-192, Wounded -657 and missing -25. So that's the official version of the damage the British corps suffered at Srirangapatna.
The other two sides lists the rank, name and the regiment of the european officers killed.
Though it is not very difficult to access Obelisk is not as frequented by tourists as other nearby attractions in Srirangapatna. Historically this sits on a very eventful place during the siege of Srirangapatna.

The Obelisk is at the northwestern corner of the fort.

From the Colonel Bailey's dungeon take the road along the ramparts to the east. After crossing the railway line you can see the Delhi Gate facing the riverside. A little ahead you will see this tall structure over the edges of the zigzag rampants.

Unlike many other attractions around, this part of the fort is relatively isolated and also often covered with bushes.

As a matter of prudence avoid hanging around alone, especially when it is dark.