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| collection = War exhibits, vehicles, equipment captured during operations in 1965 and 1971
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The '''Jaisalmer War Museum''' was conceived by Lieutenant General Bobby Mathews, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Desert Corps and constructed by the Desert Corps of the [[Indian Army]].

It was dedicated to the Nation by Lieutenant General Ashok Singh, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, [[Indian Army]], on 24 August 2015. The Museum displays war exhibits which include vehicles and equipment captured during the course of operations in 1965 and 1971. The Jaisalmer War Museum, popularly known as '''JWM''', has an Honour Wall engraved with the names of the [[Param Vir Chakra]] and [[Maha Vir Chakra]] gallantry award winners, two large Information Display Halls - [[Indian Army]] Hall and [[Longewala|Laungewala]] Hall, an Audio Visual Room, a souvenir shop and a cafeteria. A [[Hawker Hunter variants|Hunter]] Aircraft of the [[Indian Air Force]], which destroyed enemy tank columns during the [[Battle of Longewala|Battle of Laungewala]] is also displayed.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Desert Corps War Museum at Jaisalmer –... - ADGPI - Indian Army {{!}} Facebook|url = https://www.facebook.com/Indianarmy.adgpi/posts/410728639123771?comment_id=410815149115120&offset=0&total_comments=142&comment_tracking=%25257B%252522tn%252522%25253A%252522R%252522%25257D|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 2015-09-12}}</ref>

The Jaisalmer War Museum is located 10 km short of [[Jaisalmer]] on the Jaisalmer - [[Jodhpur]] Highway. The inauguration of the Museum took place in the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Year of the 1965 India Pakistan War.

== Concept ==
The Jaisalmer War Museum was conceptualised to display India's rich military history and showcase real war efforts as they happened in the past. The Jaisalmer War Museum aims to promote greater awareness of the sacrifice made by heroes of the [[Indian Army]], in particular, and [[Indian Armed Forces]] in general.

== Chronology ==
The idea of establishing a War Museum at Jaisalmer in the state of Rajasthan was mooted by Lieutenant General Bobby Mathews, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Konark Corps, with a view to showcase India's military history and war time experiences. Jaisalmer district was chosen for its rich martial traditions and for being witness to numerous battles including the famous [[Battle of Longewala|Battle of Laungewala]] in 1971. The task of constructing and setting up the Jaisalmer War Museum on an area of flat, barren ground, within the Jaisalmer Military Station, was subsequently undertaken by the Desert Corps of the Indian Army, under the guidance of Lieutenant General Mathews.

== Laungewala Hall ==

The Hall showcases the progression of the [[Battle of Longewala|Battle of Laungewala]] as it took place on the night of 4 December 1971. The Hall also displays Indian Army operations on Eastern and Western Sectors during [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971|Indo-Pak War 1971]]. The [[M40 recoilless rifle|106mm RCL Gun]] displayed in the Central Foyer had a vital role in stopping the initial armour assault during the Battle of Laungewala.

== Indian Army Hall ==
[[File:Panaromic view of Indian Army Hall from another angle, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|thumb|left|Indian Army Hall]]

The [[Indian Army]] hall showcases the wars fought in [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1947|1947-48]], [[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965|1965]] and [[Kargil War|1999 (Kargil)]]. The Hall also displays arms and ammunition captured and equipment used during various wars by the Indian Army. Various facets of the role of Indian Army in national development, disaster relief and aid to civil authorities are well documented in the Indian Army Hall.

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== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed">
File:The Entrance Gate from NH-15, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Entrance Gate from NH-15
File:Panaromic view of Laungewala Hall, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Laungewala Hall
File:A panaromic view of the Indian Army Hall, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Indian Army Hall
File:Siachen Warrior, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Siachen Warrior
File:The Indian Army Cycle Warriors of WW I.png|WWI Indian Army Cycle Warriors
File:Depiction of an Artillery Gun team during Operation Vijay, 1999.png|Artillery Gun team during Operation Vijay, 1999
File:Genesis of the Indian Army, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Genesis of the Indian Army
File:Weapons on display in the Indian Army Hall, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Weapons in the Indian Army Hall
File:War equipment on display, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|War equipment
File:Captured enemy tanks, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Captured enemy tanks
File:Audio Visual Hall, Jaisalmer War Museum.png|Audio Visual Hall
</gallery>

== Reception ==
The Museum has been well received by the local population and the media.<ref>{{Cite web|title = War museum in Jaisalmer to showcase bravery of Indian Army - The Times of India|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/War-museum-in-Jaisalmer-to-showcase-bravery-of-Indian-Army/articleshow/48631840.cms|accessdate = 2015-09-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Indian Army inaugurates Jaisalmer War Museum and Laungewala War Memorial|url = http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/indian-army-inaugurates-jaisalmer-war-museum-and-laungewala-war-memorial-1050901.html|accessdate = 2015-09-12|archive-date = 28 August 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150828011931/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/indian-army-inaugurates-jaisalmer-war-museum-and-laungewala-war-memorial-1050901.html|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Inauguration of Jaisalmer War Museum and Laungewala War Memorial|url = http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=126292|website = pib.nic.in|accessdate = 2015-09-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title = War museums at Jaisalmer, Laungewala stations inaugurated|url =https://www.hindustantimes.com/jaipur/war-museums-at-jaisalmer-laungewala-stations-inaugurated/story-st9HeHhNsvB86p88rmVoOO.html | date=25 August 2015 | newspaper=Hindustan Times |accessdate=21 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Jaisalmer War Museum add to city’s charm {{!}} Rajasthan Post|url = http://rajasthanpost.com/index.php/2015/09/04/jaisalmer-war-museum-add-to-citys-charm/|website = rajasthanpost.com|accessdate = 2015-09-12}}</ref>

The museum is open all year round. The entry for the museum is free. They screen a short documentary for which there is an entry fee. There is a cafeteria on the premises. A large free parking area is also available.

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{Cite web|title = Official Website of Indian Army|url = http://indianarmy.nic.in|website = indianarmy.nic.in|accessdate = 2015-09-12}}

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[[Category:Military and war museums in India]]
[[Category:Museums in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Jaisalmer]]
[[Category:Museums established in 2015]]
[[Category:2015 establishments in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Jaisalmer district]]

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