Ferozepur, September 14, 2026 (Vikram Ditya Sharma)
The renovated Anglo-Sikh War Museum at Ferozeshah was opened to the public on Sunday following a Rs 10-crore revamp aimed at presenting the history of the Anglo-Sikh wars and the valour and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers through modern and interactive displays.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond formally inaugurated the renovated museum and said the nearly five-decade-old memorial had been upgraded to preserve its historical legacy while making it more engaging and accessible for youngsters and tourists.
The three-storey museum has been designed as a continuous historical journey divided into three sections — ‘Rise’, ‘Conflict’ and ‘Legacy’. The exhibits trace the emergence of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Anglo-Sikh wars and their aftermath.
The battles of Mudki, Ferozeshah, Sobraon and Chillianwala are showcased through murals, animated maps and audio-visual presentations. Three-dimensional maps and projections illustrate the changing political landscape, while a dedicated presentation on the Lahore Darbar offers visitors a glimpse into the era of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Four historical paintings by renowned artist Kirpal Singh have been preserved and incorporated into the revamped displays. Works of Shah Mohammad and references from Cunningham’s History of the Sikhs have also been included.
The museum now features touch panels, information kiosks, digital displays and audio-visual content to provide visitors with a more interactive experience of the historical narrative.
Sond urged youngsters to visit the museum, stressing that history should not remain confined to textbooks but should also be experienced at historical sites.
Ferozepur Rural MLA Rajnish Kumar Dahiya said the renovated museum would become an important destination for history enthusiasts, students, researchers and tourists while further showcasing the historical heritage of Ferozepur.
Ferozepur MLA Ranbir Singh Bhullar, Guruharsahai MLA Fauja Singh Sarari, AAP district president Harjinder Ghangha, Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma, Director, Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Sanjeev Kumar Tiwari, SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu and SDM Ferozepur Abhishek Sharma were also present.
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