8 Best Places In Punjab All History Enthusiasts Must Visit

1. Golden Temple, Amritsar

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2. Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar

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3. Gobindgarh Fort, Amritsar

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4. Qila Mubarak, Patiala

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5. Wagah Border, Amritsar

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6. Sheesh Mahal, Patiala

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7. Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Ludhiana

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8. Anandpur Sahib

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