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Vans Agnew Monument

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The Vans Agnew Monument stands on the site where British officers William Vans Agnew and Lieutenant Anderson were killed by rebellious Sikh troops in April 1848. This assassination was a catalyst for the Second Anglo-Sikh War. Today, the monument is a modest stone obelisk located in the old city, surrounded by bustling bazaars. Visitors come to reflect on the colonial history and the local resistance that shaped Multan's past.

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  • See the stone obelisk erected by the British to commemorate the officers
  • Read the inscribed plaque detailing the 1848 event
  • Explore the surrounding narrow lanes and markets of old Multan

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