Maharani Jindan Kaur Haveli: Sarkar-i Khalsa Gallery — Attraction in Lahore City Tehsil

Sikh Gallery!

The Sikh Gallery is a museum located within the Lahore Fort complex in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The gallery showcases the history and culture of the Sikh Empire, which ruled the region from 1799 to 1849.

Exhibits and Collections

The Sikh Gallery features a wide range of exhibits and collections, including:

Sikh Art and Architecture: Intricate paintings, sculptures, and architectural models showcasing Sikh art and architecture.

Sikh Weapons and Armor: A collection of historic Sikh weapons, including swords, guns, and armor.

Sikh Coins and Currency: A display of Sikh coins and currency, highlighting the economic systems of the Sikh Empire.

Personal Belongings of Sikh Rulers: Personal items belonging to Sikh rulers, including jewelry, clothing, and accessories.

History and Significance

The Sikh Gallery is housed in a building that was originally constructed during the Mughal era. The building was later modified and expanded during the Sikh era, and now serves as a museum showcasing the history and culture of the Sikh Empire.

Visiting Information

Location: Lahore Fort, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (daily)

Entry Fee: Minimal entry fee...

Very nice museum that reflects the glory of the Sikh Era. This was my first visit to this museum. The path to the museum was a bit inside, which made it a little difficult for us to find. We first went to the art gallery on the second floor, where beautiful paintings and photographs were waiting for us. The museum staff present there told us that one of the paintings on display holds the distinction of being the largest painting in Asia. However, the second floor is not wheelchair accessible because there is no elevator, only stairs.

There is an entry ticket of Rs. 100 to visit this museum. Many rare artefacts from the Sikh period are displayed here.

Then we visited the ground floor, which is ♿wheelchair accessible. There, we saw Sikh weapons, and observing the military preparedness of the soldiers and rulers of that time was astonishing. It was surprising to see such advanced war equipment from centuries ago.

For me, it was a good and informative experience, where I got the opportunity to closely witness the remnants of the Sikh dynasty for...

Great place for reflecting on 50 years of Sikh rule in Lahore, from 1799 when Ranjit Singh captured Lahore to 1849 - when the Sikh Empire was defeated by the British. The Sikh Gallery is located inside Maharani Jind Kaur’s havely/mansion, the favourite wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The Sikh Gallery also has a great collection of weapons, such as pistols, guns, swords, knifes, bows and arrows on the ground/first floor, which is the museum. The art gallery itself is on...