Amit Shah inaugurated the 1857 Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment and described Ambala as where India’s first war of independence began. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the advanced 1857 Shaheed Smarak (Martyrs’ Memorial) in Ambala Cantonment on November 5, describing Ambala as the place where India’s first war of independence began. He stated that the memorial would inspire patriotic fervour among the youth nationwide.