Gaurav Sanghrahalaya, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
| Place | Jabalpur |
|---|---|
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1979 |
| Museum Type | Military / Regimental Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Cantt, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001 |
| Visiting Time | 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM & 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM (Monday–Saturday) Closed on Sundays. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1986, Gaurav Sangrahalaya is the official regimental museum of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK RIF). It is located within the JAK RIF Regimental Centre in the Jabalpur Cantonment, Madhya Pradesh. The museum serves as a repository for the 200-year-old history of the regiment, which traces its origins back to the Dogra Corps raised by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1821.
General Collections
The museum showcases an extensive array of war trophies, vintage weaponry, ceremonial flags, and uniforms. The exhibits are curated across several galleries that detail the regiment's evolution from the State Force of Jammu and Kashmir to a premier infantry regiment of the Indian Army, highlighting its role in major conflicts from the 19th-century frontier campaigns to the 1999 Kargil War.
Unique Historical Collections
Roll of Honour: A solemn record inscribed with the names of the regiment's martyrs. Maharaja’s Cannon: A massive 930-kg brass cannon dating back to the era of Maharaja Gulab Singh. War Trophies: Includes captured Japanese weapons from World War II and the ejection seat of a Pakistani F-86 Sabre jet from the 1971 war. Original Documents: Rare copies of the Gulabnama (the biography of Gulab Singh) and manuscripts related to the 1841 invasion of Tibet by General Zorawar Singh.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is situated near Sadar Bazar in the Jabalpur Cantt area. It is a vital educational site for recruits and visiting civilians, often included in heritage walks of the "Marble City." Visitors are required to carry valid identification as it is located within a sensitive military zone. |
| Artifacts | Vintage rifles and machine guns; Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra citations (including those of Capt. Vikram Batra); Ceremonial silver trophies; Historical band instruments; Traditional Dogra costumes and armor; Paintings of historic battles like Skardu and Poonch. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details |
+91 70062 41185 +91 77809 16692 |
| Email ID | info@indianarmy.nic.in |
Artifact Gallery