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Samana:

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It was the first town freed by the Sikhs on the 26 of November 1709.
But, so far no memorial has been established to commemorate this
greatest event of history of the Sikh Homeland. This was the first victory
against the foreign rule. A museum, depicting the history of the battle
and the city, should be established here.

Lohgarh:

This was the first capital of independent Punjab. This village is on the
border of Haryana and Himanchal Pradesh. Some Sikhs have established
a small shrine here but this is not enough, rather this is a great injustice
to Banda Singh as well as the history of the Punjab, Haryana and
Himanchal Pradesh. It is pleasing to note that the Haryana government
has decided to construct a grand memorial at Lohgarh. A grand museum
depicting Banda Singh’s achievements should be set up. Besides a ‘light
and sound’ programme, depicting the battles of 1710, 1712 and 1713,
should also be set up.

Sadhaura:
Here, hundreds of Sikhs sacrificed their lives. A park, a fine memorial,
in the form of a tall tower, should be established near the ruins of the
Fort.

Chappar Chiri:
This place is as important as Waterloo. Here, the Sikhs wrote the grand
chapter of history with their blood. Thousands of Sikhs laid their lives
here. A grand museum with at least a 50 feet high statue of Banda
Singh, like the one of General Nelson in Trafalgar Square, London, should
be set up here. A ‘light and sound’ programme can also be set up.

Sarhind (now Fatehgarh Sahib):

It was here that the the history of world’s first egalitarian declaration
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was made on the 27 of May 1710. A grand museum and statues of