Ancient 400-Year-Old Palanquin Restored, Displayed at AMU Museum

• An ancient 300-400 year old palanquin has been preserved at AMU's Musa Dakri Museum.
• The palanquin, a symbol of ancient culture and transportation, was conserved as an M.Sc. project.
• Conservation efforts began in 2020 with student Fareen Khan and were completed by another student from Kashmir.
• The preserved palanquin was formally inaugurated on May 18, 2025, and is now on display.
• Palanquins were historically used by royalty and common people for travel, including wedding ceremonies (doli), before modern transport led to their decline.

Why It Matters: The palanquin's preservation at AMU highlights the importance of cultural heritage.