Kalanaur
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Kalanaur, a historical town of Gurdaspur District, is situated towards the west of Gurdaspur at a distance of 25 Kilometres on the bank of Kiran Rivulet which originates from The Chhamb of Behrampur and flows in a Zig – Zag serpentine path and merges into the Ravi river after covering a distance of 36 miles in Amritsar District.
Kalanaur was a famous place in ancient Hindu period. According to Mohammad Latif (a historian ) it was founded by a Noor Tribe of Rajputs who probably migrated from South India. According to Imperial Gazetteer of India it was founded by two Muslim brothers Kala and Noor. Most probably it derived its name from the name of Kaleshwar (Name of Lord SHIVA ) Temple built on an ancient fort.
The temple here of LORD SHIVA is very unique and historical.Here the lingam of the lord is in horizontal form,binded with ground and the sanctum sanctorum above it.Every year on SHIVRATRI day ,fair is organised which lasts for three days.Langars are organised and thousands of devotees come to pay obescience to the GREAT LORD OF THE LORDS "SHIVA".
The city was a centre of art, cottage industries and trade. According to one proverbial saying before partition of India, it was said
"A person who has not seen Lahore should see Kalanaur "
Many historical events are associated with this ancient town. The town being situated on high mound suggests that the town got demolished many times, and it was rebuilt again and again. Feroz – Shah – Tuglaq (1352 – 88 AD) came here for hunting in 1353 and built here a beautiful palace on the bank of Kiran rivulet.
During the reign of Sayyad Mubarak Shah (1421 – 35 AD) Kalanaur was under the powerful Khokhar Tribe. From 14th to 16th century Kalanaur was a famous city of this region. It is said that Akbar was enthroned in a garden near the city.
Kalanaur is also famous for heroic activities of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur who built a well where now a days Gurudwara Banda Bahadur is situated.
During Misl period Kanaya Misl occupied Kalanaur under Sardar Haqeeqat Singh Kanaya. His son Jaimal Sing extended his territory up to Fatehgarh Churian and shifted his residence there. Jaimal Singh’s daughter Chand Kaur was married to Prince KHARAK SINGH in 1812 AD, (son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh). When Maharaja Ranjit Singh annexed this region into his kingdom, the Taulaka of Kalanaur was given to Prince Kharak Singh. In 1874 this taulaka of Kalanaur was given to Diwan Dina Nath as Jagir. It was annexed to British Empire after the death of Dina Nath on 1857.
When Gurdaspur became a district on 1st May 1852 Kalanaur became an important city of the district.
One of the most prominent mughal ruler of india,Akbar the greart was coronated at kalanaur,at a tender age after the death of his father.And still the place where he was coronated,the throne,can be visited. The place where he played in childhood can also be seen. The mosque built during the reign of Akbar the great can still be visited. Kalanaur consists of many old buildings and monuments which one can find on visit. .Jai krip 8 January-3 February 2007 BY shakti
M/S Sudarshna Rice Mills is one of the leading rice mill operating in the area since the year 1975.It is a reputed company run under able guidance of Mr.Anil kumar vig.
