Ambala's 163-Year-Old Church Bombed by Pakistan in 1965 War

• Ambala, Haryana, is home to several historic churches, including the 150-year-old C.N.I. Church in Cantonment, preparing for Christmas celebrations.
• St. Paul Church, 163 years old and completed in 1857, was damaged by Pakistani bombs during the 1965 India-Pakistan War and is now dilapidated.
• The Holy Redeemer Church, built in 1848, is Ambala's oldest at approximately 172 years, established under Italian Capuchin Venance.
• Another 150-year-old C.N.I. Church near Kalka Chowk in Ambala City, built by missionaries, has been managed by Indians since partition.
• These churches, built during the British era, showcase ancient architecture and hold significant historical and religious importance for the region.

Why It Matters: Ambala's historic churches, including one bombed in the 1965 war, reflect a rich British-era legacy.