Punjab historical palaces like golden temple etc

SITES OH HISTORICAL PLACES.

1. HISTORICAL
SITES OF
THE PUNJAB
PREPARED BY RINKU

2. THEGOLDENTEMPLE
Sri Harmandir Sahib, also known as
the “Golden Temple”, is a beautiful
holy shrine located in Amritsar,
Punjab, India. Furthermore, it is the
holiest shrine in Sikhism and as such
many Sikhs visit it on daily basis. It is
a major destination for Sikhs besides
being a popular tourist attraction.

3. JALLIANWALA BAGH
Jallianwala Bagh is a historic garden
and memorial of national importance
close to the Golden Temple complex
in Amritsar, Punjab, India, preserved
in the memory of those wounded and
killed in the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
that took place on the site on the
festival of Baisakhi Day, 13 April
1919.

4. MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH FORT
PhillaurFort or Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort is located
on the Grand Trunk Road in Phillaur, Punjab, India.
During the reign of Shah Jahan an Imperial saraiwas
constructed here and in 1809 it was rebuilt as a fort
under the rule of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. It was
designed by Dewan MohkamChand, with the
assistance of Ranjit Singh's French and Italian
generals. It was constructed as a response to the
British, who built a fort in nearby Ludhiana. In 1846
the British took control of the fort following the
defeat of the Sikhs at the Battle of Aliwal. The fort
remained under the control of the army until 1890
when it was transferred to the civil authorities, who
used it as a police training centre. On 6 April 1973 it
was renamed as 'Maharaja Ranjit Singh Fort' by the
Punjab Government

5. THE QILA MUBARAK
Qila Mubarak, is ahistorical monumentin the heart
of the city ofBathindainPunjab, India. It is
recognized as monument of national importance and
maintained byArchaeological Survey of India.
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It
has been in existence from 1100 to 1200 AD in its
current place and is the oldest surviving fort in India.
It was here thatRazia Sultan, the first woman to take
charge of theDelhithrone was incarcerated upon
her defeat and dethroned.
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6. WAGAH BORDER
The international border between India and Pakistan.
The pomp and pageantry of the Beating Retreat and the
Change of Guard within handshaking distance of the
Indian and Pakistani forces makes for a most charming
spectacle. Wagah, an army outpost on Indo-Pak border
–between Amritsar and Lahore, is an elaborate complex
of buildings, roads and barriers on both sides. The daily
highlight is the evening “Beating the Retreat” ceremony.
Soldiers from both countries march in perfect drill,
going through the steps of bringing down their
respective national flags. As the sun goes down,
nationalistic fervourrises and lights are switched on
marking the end of the day amidst thunderous applause.

7. GURUKAMEHAL
Gurudwara Guru Ka Mahal was
built as a humble hut in 1573 CE by
Guru Ram Das Ji, the 4th Sikh
Guru. It was the residential house
of Sri Guru Ram Das, the founder
of Amritsar. Guru Arjan Dev got
married as well as appointed as a
Guru in this Mahal.

8. LODHIFORT
Ludhiana
Located on the banks of Sutlej, the Lodhi Fort was
built 500-years ago by the Mughal emperor Sikander
Lodhi. Now, the fort stands in ruins, but still gets
visited regularly by history enthusiasts. To reach Lodhi
Fort, just take an auto from wherever you are in
Ludhiana. Traffic can get really bad in the city, so
driving is not recommended.

9. VIRASAT –E-KHALSA
Virasat-e-Khalsais a museum ofSikhism, located in the
holy town,Anandpur Sahibof the state ofPunjab,India.
The museum celebrates 500 years of theSikh historyand
the 300th anniversary of thebirth of Khalsa, based on the
scriptures written by the tenth and last human guru,Guru
Gobind Singh Ji. It serves to attract tourists and pilgrims.
This results in a consultation between religion and
emerging need in the building environment. One side it
promotes hand crafts to locals as well as nurturing a sense
of heritage, besides it recalls to infinity by the volumetric
interference of existing skyline is another phase of a visible
Urbanism dilemma.irasat-e-Khalsais a museum
ofSikhism, located in the holy town,Anandpur Sahibof
the state ofPunjab

10. PAUMUSEUM
This Rural Museum was inaugurated at the hands of S
Khushwant Singh in the year 1974 on 26th April. The rural
life of the people is very well displayed at this museum and
the Punjabi culture is very evident at its best. The area of
the museum is 4000 sq and has a very beautiful facade. It
catches the eye of man but yet it is very simply displayed.
Water channels dot the entrance of the 100 yard long path
that makes way to the beautifully carved doors of the huge
museum. Most of the VIP’s, renowned personalities make
sure to visit the Punjab Agricultural University making this
museum an important attraction in Ludhiana City.