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Zamzama Gun, Lahore, Pakistan!

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English: Zamzama Gun a persian word meaning Murmur, whisper or pealing thunder.

Facts 1. The Zamzama Gun also known as Kim's Gun or Bhangianwali Toap because it was used by the Sikh chief Sardar Hari Singh Bhangi. 2. Maharaja Ranjit Singh defeated Hari Singh in 1802 and took the gun into his possession. 3. It is a large bore cannon. It was cast in 1762 Lahore, at the time part of the Durrani Empire. 4. By the order of the Emperor, Duri Durran, Shah Wali Khan Wazir made the gun named Zamzama or the Taker of Strongholds. 5. A destroyer even of the strongholds of the heaven. What a cannon! a mighty fire dispensing dragon!'

6. It is currently on display in front of the Lahore Museum in Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.
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