122. The Capital of Raja Porus
Punjab is a land of ancient civilizations. Its fertile soil and perennial rivers have always made it an attractive destination for people in search of a prosperous life. The name “Punjab” comes from the five rivers flowing through the region, but interestingly, in ancient times the Aryans called it Sapta Sindhu—the land of seven rivers….
121. A Tour of Mandi Bahauddin (Three Gurdwaras and A Temple)
On July 27, 2019, I had the opportunity to visit Mandi Bahauddin at the invitation of my dear friend and brother, Irfan Ahmed. I had explored the area around Mandi Bahauddin many times in the past, but never fully explored the city itself. It was a family visit, and I was just looking forward to…
120. The Grave of Shah Shuja in Dharema (district Sargodha)
Dharema is a small, typical town of Punjab in the district Sargodha, about 10 kilometers from Sargodha city on Shahpur Road. There is nothing particularly significant about it except for one fact — there is a grave that attracts the attention of many students of history. This grave is said to be that of Shah…
119. A Lodhi Era Mosque in Eminabad (district Gujranwala)!
Eminabad is a small town in the district of Gujranwala, about 50 kilometers north of Lahore. Its old name was Saidpur. In the late Middle Ages and the Mughal period, it was a place of considerable importance. It still has many old buildings that tell us about its historic past. Traces of its old history…
118. Gurdwara Chakki Sahib & Gurdwara Khuhi Bhai Lalo (Eminabad)
As I mentioned in my previous post about Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Eminabad is an old town and in the late middle ages, it was an important city in the region. The founder of the Sikh religion Baba Guru Nanak Dev ji (1469 – 1539) also lived here for some time. There are three gurdwaras associated…
117. Gurdwara Rori Sahib, Eminabad (district Gujranwala)
Eminabad is an old and historic town in the Gujranwala district and was considered an important city in this region in the Middle Ages and during the Mughal era. Babur came here during one of his attacks on Punjab and had a meeting with Baba Guru Nanak, but that will be the subject of my…
116. Samadhis at Thakkarke (district Sialkot)
About fifteen kilometers from Gujranwala towards Daska, and just five kilometers north of Nandipur, is a small village Thakkarke, surrounded by beautiful green fields. The Marala-Ravi Link Canal flows less than two kilometers to the east. It is a pleasure to travel in such a beautiful area. It is a small village and the only…
115. Gurdwara Pehli Patshahi: Fateh Bhinder (district Sialkot)
Almost twenty kilometers from Gujranwala city, on the Daska Road, lies the small village of Fateh Bhinder, situated about five kilometers west of the main road in a rural setting. Unlike some of its neighboring villages, it does not appear to be particularly prosperous. A large canal—probably the Marala–Ravi Link Canal—flows nearby, and the surrounding…
114. Gurdwara Guru Hargobind Sahib: Ghalotian Khurd (district Sialkot)
Ghalotian Khurd is a small village in the Sialkot district, located about 3 km off the Gujranwala–Daska road. The village’s gurdwara is no longer functional, is in poor condition, and urgently needs repair. It stands at the centre of the village and is named after the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (1595–1644 AD),…
113. Gurdwara Baoli Sahib, Sialkot
The most famous gurdwara of Sialkot is Babe Di Ber, which I have already covered in 112. Gurdwara Babe Di Ber – Sialkot exists in the centre of the city and is an important landmark in the history of the Sikhs. Just 300 meters to the east of this gurdwara, another historic gurdwara is located at 32°28’51.4″N,…