Kaziranga National Park

     Kaziranga National Park's history began in 1905 with the creation of the Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest to protect the one-horned rhinoceros, following a visit by Mary Curzon, the wife of the Viceroy of India, who sought protection for the endangered species. In 1908, it was designated a Reserve Forest, followed by becoming a Game Sanctuary in 1916, then a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1950. The area was declared a National Park in 1974, and in 2006, it was recognized as a Tiger Reserve. Kaziranga was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 for its unique natural environment and significant rhino population.

Milestones:

1905: Kaziranga Proposed Reserve Forest established.
1908: Declared a Reserve Forest.
1916: Renamed to Kaziranga Game Sanctuary.
1950: Renamed to Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary.
1974: Declared a National Park.
1985: Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2006: Declared a Tiger Reserve.