Tarn Taran Sahib
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Tarn Taran Sahib is a city with population of more than 100,000 and is situated near Amritsar, in the state of Punjab, India. It sends one elected representative to Lok Sabha (the Indian parliament) and one member to the State Legislative Assembly.
Tarn Taran has many Gurdwaras, which include Gurdwara Sri Tarn Taran Sahib, Gurdwara Guru Ka Khooh, Bibi Bhani Da Khooh (demolished by a few miscreants), Takkar Sahib, Lakir Sahib, Gurdwara Jhoolna Mahal Thati Khara. Other Gurdwaras at Goindwal Sahib, Khadoor Sahib, Baba Budha Sahib (Bir Sahib) and that of historic places at Amritsar make this area a historic sikh centre of gathering and interest.
Tarn Taran was famous as the hotbed of Sikh extremist militancy during the 1980's and early 1990's. The main occupation in this area is agriculture. Recently Tarn Taran has been accorded the status of a district, the declaration to this effect was made by the Chief Minister of Punjab during the celebrations marking the martyrdom day of Guru Arjun Dev. With this it becomes the 19th district of Punjab.
