In Punjab, after two centuries, the historic Ferozepur Fort has been opened to the public by the Indian Army’s Golden Arrow Division. In a landmark move

Strategically positioned near the Indo-Pakistan border, Ferozepur Fort is a remarkable example of the 19th-century military architecture from the Sikh Empire. Its unique hexagonal design and robust defensive features showcase the strategic ingenuity of its time.

The fort was formally opened to the public by Maj. Gen. RS Manral, General Officer Commanding, Golden Arrow Division of the Indian Army, recently.

This landmark move will foster national pride. Ferozepur Fort – Once a critical outpost in the Sikh Raj’s frontier defence network, it holds enduring tales of courage and resistance and also features prominently in narratives of the First War of Independence in 1857.

The reopening of the Fort not only reconnects the region with its storied past but also reaffirms its identity as a symbol of valour, resilience and national pride, firmly placing it on Punjab’s cultural and heritage tourism map.

Following the Indian Army’s commitment to connectthe  local population with India’s rich military and cultural heritage, this significant architectural and historical site will serve as a classic example of architecture and would also lure researchers, besides promoting tourism in the region