Khanda Museum

Khanda Museum, perched on the outskirts of Fatehgarh Sahib, is the SGPC’s monument to Banda Singh Bahadur, wrapped in a concrete Khanda that will either amuse architecture nerds or make you feel you’ve walked into a theme‑park prop. Opened on 7 January 2018, the building’s bold silhouette dominates the skyline opposite the Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, so plan a morning visit after the temple’s aarti to let the solemnity of the prayer hall contrast with the museum’s glossy interiors. Inside, the narrative is a glossy chronology of Banda’s campaigns, peppered with oil‑on‑canvas battle scenes and a handful of period weapons that feel more like set dressing than serious artefacts; the real draw is the multimedia diorama of the 1710 siege, which, while technically competent, borders on tourist‑gate. Skip the guided audio if you’re pressed for time – the English placards are readable and the exhibit flow is intuitive – and head straight to the Hall of Martyrs for the most moving tribute. The museum’s location means you’ll need a rickshaw from the town centre or a private hire; public buses are unreliable and the nearest railway station, Sirhind, is a 30‑minute taxi ride away. Visit in November or December when the Punjab chill keeps the air‑conditioned galleries comfortable; summer heat will make the concrete Khanda radiate like a sauna. Two hours is honest, three if you fancy lingering over the souvenir shop that sells miniature Khanda keychains at inflated prices.

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