Anglo Sikh war memorial facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Anglo Sikh war memorial |
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| Government of Punjab | |
War memorial and museum at Ferozeshah
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| For The Sikh soldiers of the First and Second Anglo-Sikh Wars | |
| Unveiled | 1976 |
| Location | 30°51′46″N 74°49′00″E / 30.8628°N 74.8167°E near Firozpur
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| Designed by | H S Chopra |
The Anglo-Sikh War Memorial is a special place in Ferozeshah, Punjab, India. The government of Punjab built this memorial to remember brave soldiers. It honors those who fought and gave their lives in the First Anglo-Sikh War and the Second Anglo-Sikh War. These wars were fought between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company.
The memorial remembers soldiers from several important battles. These include the battles of Mudki (December 18, 1845), Ferozeshah (December 21–22, 1845), Sabhraon (February 10, 1846), and Chillianwala (January 13, 1849).
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Designing the Memorial
Who Designed It?
The main designer of the Anglo-Sikh War Memorial was H. S. Chopra. He was a senior architect from Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. Mr. Chopra designed this three-story building. It is located near the Sirhind feeder canal and the Rajasthan Canal in Ferozepur.
Dr. M. S. Randhawa helped guide H. S. Chopra. Dr. Randhawa was the Vice Chancellor of the Ferozeshah Memorial Committee. This committee was set up by the Punjab Government.
Landscape Design
The beautiful gardens and outdoor areas around the memorial were designed by S. Hari Singh Sandhu. He was the Xen Horticulture at Punjab Agriculture University at that time. His work made the memorial grounds a peaceful and respectful place.
About the Memorial Building
What You Can See Inside
The memorial stands on a large piece of land, about 2 hectares (which is like 5 acres). This land is where one of the Anglo-Sikh wars actually happened. The ground floor of the memorial is built 2 meters (about 6.5 feet) higher than the land around it.
Inside the memorial, you can find many interesting things. There are collections of murals, which are large paintings on walls. You can also see portraits and other paintings. These artworks show scenes from the battlefields. Famous painters like Jaswant Singh and Kirpal Singh created them.
Historical Displays
The memorial also displays important historical items. You can see bronze carvings with quotes from Cunningham's history books. There are also writings about the wars of Shah Mohammad. A special part of the memorial shows weapons used in the Anglo-Sikh wars. These weapons were donated by the Punjab government from the Patiyala Museum. They help visitors understand what the battles were like.
