Anglo-Sikh War Memorial and Museum

The Anglo-Sikh War Memorial and Museum at Ferozeshah in Ferozepur District, Punjab, commemorates soldiers who died in the First Anglo-Sikh War battles of Mudki, Ferozeshah, Aliwal and Sobraon in 1845-46. Located at the historic battlefield of Ferozeshah, the complex includes a memorial pillar, memorial walls and a museum displaying paintings, portraits, weapons, uniforms, maps and models related to the war and Sikh history.

Visitors can expect a landscaped memorial complex with a central memorial obelisk and walls inscribed with names, surrounded by lawns. The museum building houses galleries with large paintings depicting battle scenes, portraits of leaders, historical maps, photographs, weapons and artefacts from the Anglo-Sikh Wars. The site is quiet and educational, with open grounds to walk around and interpretive displays explaining the battles fought at Ferozeshah and nearby locations.

The memorial marks the Battle of Ferozeshah fought on 21-22 December 1845, a major battle of the First Anglo-Sikh War (1845-1846) between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company. Battles at Mudki, Ferozeshah, Aliwal and Sobraon were fought in this region. The memorial and museum were established by the Government of Punjab to preserve the memory of soldiers who died in these battles and to display the military history of the period.

The site is a place of remembrance for Sikh and military heritage in Punjab and serves as an educational centre on 19th-century Punjab history, Sikh martial tradition and the Anglo-Sikh Wars. It is visited by history enthusiasts, students and tourists interested in Punjab's heritage.