The Mausoleum of
Lord Cornwallis is an important landmark in
Ghazipur,
Ghazipur District. Lord Cornwallis, governor-general of British India, died in Ghazipur on 5 October 1805, is buried here. This attractive building, overlooking the
Ganges, was modeled by Flaxman after the Sybil’s Temple, Pulawy (Poland). As a mark of honor, this mausoleum is respectfully maintained by the Government of India.
