218. Khalsa School Farooka, district Sargodha! (Govt. Model High School)
Lately, I have developed an interest in old schools, particularly those established by persons with philanthropic motives. I have noted that, in this regard, the role of the Sikh community was very prominent. Due to this interest, I visited Farooka on 24 March 2026. This was my ninth visit to a school established by the…
217. The Shahi Mosque of Chiniot – A Hidden Masterpiece of the Mughal Era!
In my previous article on the Sanatan Dharma Lakshmi Narayan Hindu temple in Chiniot, I briefly touched upon the history of this ancient city. This historic city has many historically and culturally important buildings, such as mosques, temples, and numerous mausoleums. Many of these buildings are marvels of architecture, which tell the rich past of…
216. Shri Sanatan Dharma Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Chiniot.
Chiniot is a historic city in the north-central Punjab province of Pakistan, about 165 kilometers west of the provincial capital, Lahore, near the banks of the Chenab River. It is an important historic town of Punjab, and its origins are ancient. During the Mughal rule, it was an important centre of administration and trade and…
215. R.S.S. Jawala Singh Sardar Mahan Singh Hospital, Munde (Munday), district Chakwal.
My first visit to Munde was on 20 November 2025. The purpose of my visit was to see a historic school in the village, Hira Singh Khalsa School Munde. This school is a great legacy of Sardar Chet Singh and his family. The foundation of this school was laid in 1918, and after the passage…
214. Gurdwara Sri Singh Sabha in Sillanwali, district Sargodha. (Madrassa Hussainia Hanfia)
Sillanwali is a small town in the district of Sargodha, almost 30 kilometers southwest of Sargodha city, the district headquarters. The attraction that took me to this peaceful and well-planned town was an old gurdwara. I watched a video on YouTube and included it in the list of places I have marked for my exploration….
213. Sanatan Dharam Temple, Sargodha.
Most of the cities and towns, and even many villages of Pakistan, are dotted with Hindu temples. Their conical spires, in almost all cases, though surrounded by chaotic urban structures, still stand tall and testify to their existence. One such temple, though abandoned and forgotten, stands in all its glory in Block No. 19 of…
212. Sardar Sahib Mota Singh School, Neela, district Chakwal.
In my previous post, I took you on a tour of a historic school at Munday, Chakwal. That post was about Hira Singh Khalsa School, Munday. On the same day, I also had the opportunity to visit a similar school, which was likewise built by the Sikh community of this area, the High School at…
211. Hira Singh Khalsa School Munde, district Chakwal.
When we talk about the spread of modern education in this region, which is now Pakistani Punjab, we cannot ignore the efforts of the Sikh community. While visiting several schools, I realized that the role of the Sikhs was very important, especially in the private sector. Although all three religious communities were involved in the…
210. A historic mosque at Nizamabad, Wazirabad.
In my previous post about a baoli near Wazirabad, we observed that Wazirabad was, and still is, an important city on the historic Grand Trunk Road. It was a significant city during the Mughal and Sikh periods. Being an important administrative and communication centre of the area, many important and historic buildings from that era…
209. A Historic Baoli at Wazirabad.
Baolis, or stepwells, were an integral part of communication, administration, and social life in the past. Almost all major roads in South Asia had baolis along them to facilitate travellers by fulfilling their need for water, as well as that of their animals. The GT Road, being the most important highway in the region, was…