Indian War Memorial an Exemplar of Indian and ForeignSoldiers’ Sacrifices

Located in the famous Red Fort’s Naubat Khana(Naqqar Khana aka Musical House) building, the

Indian War Memorial is dedicated to the sacrifice ofthe Indian and foreign soldiers during World Wars.Previously the museum was famous as “Red Fort

Museum”.

Indian War Memorial MuseumThe museum is housed in the Naubat Khana of the Red Fort

The two floors- first and second of the Naqqar orNaubat Khana are dedicated to this museum. Youcan access it from the North and Southern ends of

the mentioned building.

Indian War Memorial MuseumDiorama of the first battle of Panipat in 1526

The galleries located in this museum usually houseobjects related to war. The first gallery showcases thediorama exemplifying the battle of Panipat between

Babur and Ibrahim Lodi.

Indian War Memorial MuseumWeapons displaying in the museum

In the same gallery, you’ll find other objects like:

• Arrows

• Machine Guns

• Revolvers

• Khukuris

• Swords

• Shells

• Daggers with Ivory & Inscribed Hilt

• Small Weapons

• Chest Armors

The Gallery No. 2 and 3 houses:

• Armors

• Helmets

• Daggers

• Different Types of Swords

• Shells

• Bomb Fuses

• Models of Pistols

• Bullets

• Gun Powder Flasks

• Pictures of Arms and Ammunitions dating back to

World War-I

Last two Galleries of the Museum Exhibit:

• Radars

• Telegraph

• Telephone

• Trench Periscope

• Guns with Periscope

• Signal Lamps

• Flags

• Badges and Ribbons

• Models of Transport Cart

• Railway Goods Track

• Baghdad Arab Port

• Basra Dockyard

• Various Types of Uniforms of New Zealand &

Turkish Army Officers

Other objects displayed in this museum include the dress of Maharaja Jodhpur, the impressive kurta, trouser, belt, shoes, turban, inscribed sword with sheath used by His Highness Pratap Singh.

Location: Red Fort, New Delhi.Phone: +91 23273703Timing: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Monday)Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk Metro Station