Explanation:

In order to showcase the splendid history of bravehearts of the state, the Punjab State War Heroes’ Memorial situated in Amritsar has come up with a new gallery for rare arms.

The weapons which were used in battles before the world wars, would be displayed in the gallery. It would be a continuous process aimed at gathering the said weapons. More weapons will be added to the showcase as more weapons are collected in due course of time.

Situated on the Amritsar-Attari GT Road, the museum is not far from Lahore, so tourists headed to witness the retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post stop to have a look at the artefacts being displayed in the museum.

Spread over seven acres, the eight gallery-cum-museum offers a rare experience on the glorious contribution of Punjab’s war heroes to the visitors coming from across the country and the world.

Commencing from an introduction to the great civilisation of Punjab and its brave warriors, it depicts the battle of Alexander and Porus, which was fought in 326 BC between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers. Then it incorporates a brief introduction of the Sikh Gurus along with their life and principles.

The vital turning point was brought into Sikh history by Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru, with the introduction of “martialisation” of the Sikhs. The battles of Guru Gobind Singh, his four sons, Mai Bhago, the warrior woman, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur besides the history of Sikh misls and their rule have also been painstakingly displayed at the museum.