Anglo Sikh Wars: Battles, Treaties and Relics Exhibition
11th March to 4th June 2017
Newarke Houses Museum Leicester

For the first time ever, a hidden era of British and Sikh history will be coming alive through a unique exhibition in Leicester. The project will showcase relics that have been 3D modelled and will use augmented reality technology to bring alive the story of the battles and treaties from the Anglo Sikh Wars that took place from 1845 – 1849.

The wars were fought between the Sikh Empire and the East India Company through a number of battles leading to the annexation of the Punjab in 1849. These battles took place in India and Pakistan where the British were led by generals who had fought in many military campaigns, like the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), whilst the Sikhs were led by remnants of the Sikh Armies created by Maharajah Ranjit Singh (1780-1839).

The exhibition tells the story of the battles through a number of artefacts which were captured by British regiments including swords, manuscripts, paintings and other objects from the battlefields. With the annexation of the Punjab in 1849, Maharaja Duleep Singh became a ward of the British and the famous Kohinoor diamond was prized from the Sikhs as part of the Treaty of Lahore. The Kohinoor was later put on display in the great Exhibition of 1851 in London; a 3D interactive of the diamond will be one of the highlights of the exhibition.

If you would like sponsor the exhibition or any of the activities or lectures please contact us.

Newarke Houses Museum

Newarke Houses museum and gardens is part of Leicester museums service. It incorporates the museum of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment. The museum is composed of two historic houses, Wygston’s Chantry House and Skeffington House and tells the social history of Leicester. It also includes the history of the Regiment, including a recreation of a First World War trench with sound and lighting. Situated Opposite De Montfort University and the Magazine.

Address:
The Newarke,
Leicester,
LE2 7BY

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm Sunday 11am-5pm

Parking:
There is paid street parking on the Newarke, The Gateway and Newarke Close.

A number of car parks around the area are also available including at the Holiday Inn or at York Road, within 10 minutes walk.

The Project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.