Ferozepore is a historical town in Punjab, abutting the present day Indo-Pakistan border. Its rich cultural history is that of heroic valour and sacrifice, pre and post independence. The saga of its brave martyrs is etched in stone, chronicled in the many memorials and museums dotting the town.From the Hussainiwalah Shaheed Smarak, to the lofty Saragarhi Memorial. Owing to its strategic position o
f being in the northwest of the country, its inclusion in many of the geo-political conflicts down the ages, has been inevitable. A martial heritage that bears a mark on the modern-day Ferozepur. Being the largest garrison in the British Raj, there are remnants of the past of the yore, the military air strip to the cemetery to the some of the oldest churches and bungalows. From Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s hideout during his exile to the many military expeditions in the area, the town is the hallmark of a brave history and is any lover of heritage historical buff’s dream come true! A walk in the by lanes of the bustling bazaars through the many ancient gates such as the Delhi Darwaza, will transport you into times forgotten.
