In one of the busiest neighborhoods of Pune, India in a public square, an obelisk rises from the midst of a circle of trees. For most of the residents passing by, the stone structure is a common sight. The white stone monument was erected in memory of the soldiers who fought during World War I from the city and district of Pune (known at the time as Poona). An emblem of a shield and two crossed swords is etched on the structure at the bottom near the inscription, which honors…
