History of Pakistan

This Gallery traces the major Politico-Military events and heritage of over 9000 years of our history. The gallery highlighted the early start of life in Mehrgarh, Balochistan. The spread of Indus Valley Civilization has aptly been highlighted. The invasions which had taken place in last 3000 years have been displayed for public information. All important battles taken place between 800 BC and 1900 AD have been highlighted in a unique manner. The gallery is laden with photographs of iconic personalities of Pakistan Movement. The struggle for independence has also been highlighted.

Displays

• History of Pakistan
• Spread of Indus Valley Civilization
• Some of the archaeological sites of Pakistan between 7000 BC to 1700 BC (inhabited at different times)
• Mehrgarh
• Harappa
• Mohenjodaro
• Harappan skeletons (replica)
• Harappan artefacts (replica)
• Introduction of organized military due to foreign invasions of Pakistan
• Semiramis’ invasion of Pakistan
• First survey of Indus river
• Buddha
• Alexander’s invasion of Pakistan
• Eastern invasion by Chandragupta Maurya
• Taxila (Takshashila) University (700 BC to 800 AD)
• Mihirakula
• Advent of Islam
• Famous Muslim rulers of India
• British invasion of Pakistan
• Some of the major/minor battles fought in Pakistan between 800 BC and 1900 AD
• Mughal soldier
• Pakistan Movement
• Photographs of iconic personalities of Pakistan Movement
• Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s speech on the inauguration of Pakistan constituent assembly on 14 august 1947
• First Cabinet of Pakistan
• Map of Pakistan 1947