Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib

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Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara, Punjab

Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is named so, because it marks the conquest of the Sikhs in 1710 when under the leadership of Banda Bahadur,[1] the Sikhs ran over the area and razed the fort (built by Ferozshah Tughlaq) to the ground.[2]

History

To commemorate the martyrdom of younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh who were bricked alive in 1704 by Wazir Khan, the then Fauzdar of Sirhind, a magnificent Gurudwara has been constructed.

Main Gurudwara Complex

Sarovar (sacred pool) at Fatehgarh Sahib Gurdwara, Punjab, India.

A number of Gurdwaras are also located in the main complex of Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib.

Gurudwara Bhora Sahib

The historical wall where the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh were bricked has been preserved in this Gurudwara. The sanctuary containing the historic wall in known as Gurudwara Bhora Sahib.

Gurudwara Burj Mata Gujri

At this site Baba Zorawar Singh ji and Baba Fateh Singh ji, the two younger sons of tenth guru of sikhs Guru Gobind Singh and his mother were kept in confinement by Wazir Khan, the fort was known as Thanda Burj which was considered a cool place during the summer. But it was a punishment for Guru's sons and his mother to keep them here in extreme winter. It was at this place that Mata Gujri collapsed on hearing the news of the martyrdom of her grandsons. Later on, Gurdwara Mata Gujri was constructed at this place.

Gurudwara Shahid Ganj

The Gurudwara Shahid Ganj has been built to commemorate the memory of those brave Sikhs who were killed while fighting with the Mughal forces under the banner of Banda Bahadur. They were cremated at this place.

Todar Mal Jain Hall

A very big hall in the memory of Seth Todar Mal who purchased land by paying gold coins for the cremation of the said martyrs has been constructed behind the main Gurudwara.

Sarovar

A big tank has also been built in the Complex.

Shaheedi Jor Mela

An historic Shaheedi Jor Mela is held here in the month of December every year.[3] A large number of pilgrims visit here.

  • Todar Mal Jain Hall

  • Gurdwara Fatehgarh main building

  • Gurdwara Fatehgarh main entrance

  • Nihang at Shaheedi Jor Mela

  • Tomb of Shagird, Sirhind

  • Gurudwara Thanda Burj Mata Gujri

  • Gurudwara Bhora Sahib at Fatehgarh Sahib

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090118/cth2.htm
  2. ↑ http://fatehgarhsahib.nic.in/html/shrines.htm
  3. ↑ http://fatehgarhsahib.nic.in/jorh_mela.htm

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