The private collector is also committed to the protection and documentation of history about the Sikh Empire for these years. He started to collect various types of rare items all around the world. As he thinks that protecting culture is important, everything collected and documented.
The history and culture of Sikhs were subjects that interested him. He learned about the history of the empire of the Sikhs, how it came to be and how it came to an end. The more information that could be accumulated in his possession, the higher the chances that he could acquire important historical information.
The role of the Sikh Empire has also been significant in the history of the Indian sub-continent. The Sikh Empire, through the hands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, acquired a system of administration. This period is particularly remembered for its tolerance.
Vision for a Dedicated Museum
The goal of the collector is to open a museum that can do this, to educate, to interest, and to motivate people of different ages. This collection will be used efficiently through the museum. Each exhibit will provide the educational background of the items to be exhibited and their cultural significance.
Its collection will range from coins, weapons, and manuscripts to historical documents of the period. Also, there will be paintings and traditional clothes that reflect the cultural life at the time. Experts will help authenticate each artifact correctly, observing historic accuracy.
Education will be one of the major functions of the museum and will continue to be its ultimate goal in the long run. This would also be used as a site of guided tours, workshops, and lectures to be conducted for the students and scholars. In addition, students and scholars would be encouraged to incorporate the museum tour as a part of the curriculum.
One thing that can be technically difficult for this museum to set up is probably the aspect of funds, which represents a major need in this case. Therefore, the collector would wish to raise funds from different donors or seek other sources.
Community involvement will be key in making the museum truly successful and reaching the most people. Local historians seem eager to be utilized by the museum to share their knowledge and research. Cultural groups have also promised to be of support to ensure the correct portrayal of Sikh culture.
The collector feels a great sense of responsibility to previous generations. The collector feels that by learning from the past, one is actually going to develop a sense of cultural identity. There is a lot for the youths to learn from the past, especially concerning leadership, unification, and many other things.
