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A Glance at the Gallery - Through the
           eyes of the visitors


           We present a holistic viewpoint of the visitors coming from different
           walks of life to visit the gallery. This helps in highlighting the true values
           and importance of this iconic gallery. Below are a few thoughts shared
           by the people of different age groups:
           “The objects present in the gallery were from the era of independence
           like guns, letters and articles of historical importance. The guns present
           in the museum were the same ones that were used during the freedom
           struggle against the British Raj. A lot of stories related to the freedom
           fighters were being played inside the museum with the help of
           projectors. A lot of things that were used by freedom fighters like
           Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Khudiram Bose etc. were also displayed in
           the museum.”

           “I learned about the many women revolutionaries who had contributed
           towards India’s freedom movement.”

           “The articles in the gallery have been preserved very well. I even saw
           articles such as guns and documents that dated back to 1857. There
           were a lot of things that people would have read on the internet.
           However, here, you can actually feel the true essence of those things.”
           “I had a very knowledgeable experience and I got to learn a lot of new
           things about the history of the freedom struggle. Each one of us should
           visit this place at least once to know more about the freedom fighters
           that contributed towards India’s independence.”
           “Being an Indian, it is important that we know the history of our country,
           and this museum showcases the lives of revolutionaries in a very
           simplified form. The articles in the museum have also been digitized so
           we can read the old documents on touch pads with ease. Overall, it was
           a wonderful experience for me.”
           “We get to learn a lot of things just by visiting the gallery. The museum
           teaches us how, the India that we live in today got freedom from the
           clutches of colonial rule.”
           “It was a great feeling to connect with the past and after visiting the
           museum, I feel proud to be an Indian.”



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