Submitted by:Mayank SoodClass VII – CDelhi Public School

Established in 1958 at Amritsar, central Sikhmuseum exhibits paintings of Sikh gurus, saints, Sikhwarriors and other prominent Sikh leaders who havecontributed to the enhancement of Sikh religion. Ithas a rich collection of coins, old arms and ancientmanuscripts. It also houses an excellent library. Thismuseum was established in the early 1960’s. A visitto Harmandir Sahib is not complete if someone isnot visiting The Central Sikh Museum.

The great Sikh artists, S.Kirpal Singh, Thakur Singh,Parbodh Chandra, Sobha Singh, Gurdit Singh,Amolak Singh, Phulan Rani added to its beauty bypainting the Sikh history on canvas.

S.Kirpal Singh Thakur Singh Sobha Singh Phulan Rani

Some rare pencil sketches by Princess Bamba add to its glory. Musical instruments likeSaranda of Baba Sham Singh and rarest stringed instrument, guns of Sikh Raj, WoodenCanopy supporters covered with silver of Maharaja Ranjit Singh times are preserved in themuseum.

Princess Bamba Baba Sham Singh withhis Saranda

The wooden comb (Kangha) of GuruGobind Singh, Arrows and Bow, IronChakras (circles) to be worn on theturban by warrior and a iron jacketmade of wires (Sanjoe) are worth seeing.

•The museum has been divided into different portions according to Sikh History. In the very firsthall, Guru Sahiban , Bhagat Sahiban and there period has been described through portraits.

Paintings of GuruSahiban

•The second small room shows the travels of Guru Nanak and some photos of rare art work onthe walls of Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai .

•The next is followed by the Sikh Struggle period after 1708 . Portraits of Bhai Mani Singh,Bhai Taru Singh, Bhai Dyala, Bhai Mati Dass, the prices for the heads of Sikhs being paid.

Massa Rangar in 1740 Miri Manu Slaughtering Sikh Woman And Children

Sikhs being ruthlessly killed during the days of their struggle

Jaito da morcha

Sikh martyrsduring the struggle days of 1708

•Next gallery takes one to the Sikh Raj and after independence struggle of Punjabi Speakingstate, Nirankari Kand, Operation Blue Star, portraits of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindran wala,General Shabeg Singh, Bhai Amrik Singh.

A visitor carefully looking at thepaintings at the Central SikhMuseum

Portrait of Sant JarnailSingh Bhindranwala

Picture of nirankari kand

General ShabegSingh and BhaiAmrik Singh