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Banda Singh and Baj Singh (the first Governor of Sarhind), and a big-
long replica of steel of the martyrs should be established here.

Riasi:
It was here that Banda Singh spent some time. His wife Sahib Kaur, his
son and his grandchildren lived here for about a century. A shrine has
been established here.

Gurdas Nangal:

Here, Banda Singh and the Sikhs remained under an eight months’ long
siege; and, about two thousand Sikhs embraced martyrdom here. A
grand museum and a tall statue of Banda Singh, and a light-and-sound
programme should be set up here.

Lal Qila:

Banda Singh and more than seven hundred Sikh prisoners were interned
here for several days. A tower/pillar commemorating this event should
be set up here.

Salimgarh:
Banda Singh and his companions were interned here for several days. A
pillar commemorating this event should be set up here.

Chandni Chowk:

More than seven hundred Sikh prisoners were executed here in March
1716. A pillar should be set up to commemorate the sacrifices of these
martyrs.

Qutub Minar/Mehrauli:

It was here that Banda Singh Bahadur and his son were butchered by
the Mughal regime on the 9 th of June 1716. The Sikhs have set up a
Gurdwara but a fine tower and a ‘light and sound’ programme should
be set up here.