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The Virasat-e-Khalsa museum, depicting Sikh history and Punjabi culture, is located at:

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Answer: Option B — Anandpur Sahib, Punjab

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The Virasat-e-Khalsa ("Heritage of the Khalsa") is a museum located at Anandpur Sahib, in the Rupnagar (Ropar) district of Punjab.

About the Virasat-e-Khalsa:

  • It was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 at Anandpur Sahib.
  • It was designed by the Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie.
  • It was opened to the public in November 2011.
  • It tells the story of 500 years of Sikh history and Punjabi culture, from the time of Guru Nanak Dev to the founding of the Khalsa and beyond, using galleries, murals, models, sound and light.
  • Its striking buildings, set around artificial pools, are linked by a long bridge, and it is one of the most visited museums in India.

About Anandpur Sahib:

  • It was founded in 1665 by Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, who bought the land and named it "Chakk Nanaki" after his mother.
  • Guru Gobind Singh lived here for many years.
  • On Baisakhi day (13 April) in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa here and initiated the "Panj Pyare" (the five beloved ones).
  • Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, one of the five Takhts (seats of authority) of Sikhism, is located here; it marks the place of the Khalsa's founding.
  • The festival of "Hola Mohalla", a celebration of martial skills started by Guru Gobind Singh, is held here every year on the day after Holi.

The five Takhts of Sikhism:

Akal Takht, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib (Anandpur Sahib), Takht Sri Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda), Takht Sri Patna Sahib (Bihar) and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib (Nanded, Maharashtra).

Why not the other options?

  • ✗Amritsar has the Golden Temple and the Partition Museum.
  • ✗Patiala has the Sheesh Mahal and Qila Mubarak.
  • ✗Chandigarh has the Capital Complex and the Rock Garden.

Quick tip

Remember: Virasat-e-Khalsa = Anandpur Sahib, Punjab (designed by Moshe Safdie; opened 2011; 300 years of the Khalsa); Khalsa founded 1699 at Anandpur Sahib; Takht Kesgarh Sahib; Hola Mohalla.

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