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The city is an historically important town north of Patiala, especially for the Sikh faith. Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib, marks the site of the live entombment of the two younger sons, Sahibzada Fateh Singh and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh of the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Sri Guru Gobind Singh on 12 December 1705, by the Governor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan, the place is the today commemorated by Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the Sirhind.

The name 'Fatehgarh', refers to the 'Town of Victory', because in 1710 Sikhs under the leadership of Banda Bahadur overran the area and razed the fort that was built during Balban's rule to the ground.

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• Sanghol

  

  Sanghol, an ancient Harappan site near Fatehgarh Sahib, has yielded a treasure trove of archaeological finds since excavations first began here. Also called Ucha Pind because it rests on a mound, Sanghol finds mention in the 7th century writings of Hiuen Tsang.

  Sanghol, an ancient Harappan site near Fatehgarh Sahib, has yielded a treasure trove of archaeological finds since excavations first began here. Also called Ucha Pind (high village) because it rests on a mound, Sanghol finds mention in the 7th century writings of Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveller. These discoveries at Sanghol have helped establish the existence of a distinct school of art in Punjab in ancient times, and also thrown light on the rich Buddhist settlements that existed in the region. The Archaeological Site Museum here displays a vast range of ancient and medieval heritage.

  Note: Sanghol is currently under renovation.

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• Aam Khas Bagh

  

  The Aam Khas Bagh is the most visible reminder of Sirhind's glorious past. A complex of palaces and gardens, it was used as a resting place by a succession of Mughal emperors and designed and renovated by many amongst them.

  The Aam Khas Bagh (literally, garden of the ordinary and privileged) is the most visible reminder of Sirhind's glorious past. A complex of palaces and gardens, it was used as a resting place by a succession of Mughal emperors and designed and renovated by many amongst them. It is most popularly associated with the reigns of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, but it was first laid by the revenue collector of Sirhind during Akbar's rule. The walled garden was originally divided into two parts, the aam for the public and the khas for the royal family. Among the buildings is the Sard Khana built by Jahangir, kept cool by water channels flowing through its walls. He also built the tile-embellished Sheesh Mahal and the Hamam with its underground waterways. The palace, now in ruins, is attributed to Shah Jahan3

  Note: Sanghol is currently under renovation.

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• Archaeological Site Museum

  

  This Archaeological Site Museum was established in 1990 to display the many ancient treasures that were discovered in 1984 during excavations. The museum, located in Sanghol village displays a vast range of heritage, from Harappan pottery and jewellery to artefacts from the Maurya, Sunga and Gupta dynasties.

  This Archaeological Site Museum was established in 1990 to display the many ancient treasures that were discovered in 1984 during excavations. The museum, located in Sanghol village displays a vast range of heritage, from Harappan pottery and jewellery to artefacts from the Maurya, Sunga and Gupta dynasties. Excavations suggest it was a Buddhist site during Kushana rule as two monasteries and a stupa from the period have been uncovered here. A seal inscribed with the name of the 5th century Huna ruler of Sanghol, who may have destroyed the Buddhist settlement, was also recovered.

  Among the 15,000 exhibits displayed are objects of terracotta and ivory, collections of coins, carvings and precious stones. There are over 70 artefacts from the Gupta period, including human, animal and bird figurines and a 4th century red sandstone head of the Buddha. The museum''s most prized possessions are 117 pieces of sculptures that formed the railing around the Stupa. From the Mathura school of art, they are considered among the earliest, and largest, discoveries of this style.

  Timings: 10am-5pm (Tues-Sun) / Closed: Monday / Entry: Free

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• Rauza Sharif

  

  On the Sirhind-BassiPathana Road, near Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is the magnificent Rauza or Dargah of ShaikhAShmadFaruqiSirhind, popularly known as Mujaddid, Alf-Isfani who lived in the time s of Akbar and Jahangir from 1563 to 1624.

  On the Sirhind-BassiPathana Road, near Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib is the magnificent Rauza or Dargah of ShaikhAShmadFaruqiSirhind, popularly known as Mujaddid, Alf-Isfani who lived in the time s of Akbar and Jahangir from 1563 to 1624. The Shaikh is held in high esteem and is considered by Sunni Muslims to be second to prophet mohammed. For this reason, this mausoleum is regarded as a second Macca by the Sunni Muslium. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from various parts of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and other Muslim countries visit this place to participate in the celebrations, known as Urs of ShaikhAShmadSrihindi. The date of annual celebrations vary from year to year. Every year, these celebrations procede by ten days than the previous year. By the side of the Rauza a tombs of the Afghan Ruler, Shah Zaman and his Queen.

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ATM

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Bassi Pathana, Punjab

State Bank ATM

Sarhind To Morinda Road, Bassi Pathana,
Punjab 140412

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Civil Hospital Road, Chaudhry Colony,
Bassi Pathana, Punjab 14042

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Adda Road, Bassi Pathana,
Punjab 140412

Guides

Mr Dinesh Khanna

(M)- 9872212348
S/o Murari Lal Khanna, Ward No 05, Moh. Haveli,
Near Arya Samaj Mandir

Mr Gurdeep Singh Gosal

(M)- 9878117000
S/o Shri Mohinder Singh, Village Jhambala, Teh. Amloh,
PO Turkheri Kalan, Fatehgarh Sahib

Mr Hardeep Singh

(M)- 9463164132
S/o Shri Sajjan Singh, V. Ramgarh, PO Salana,
Via Mandi Gobindgarh, Tehsil- Amloh, Fatehgarh Sahib

Mr Inderjit Singh

(M)- 7696756001
S/o Balwinder Singh, Village Naulakha, PO Rurki,
Fatehgarh Sahib 140406

Shopping

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Bassi Pathana, Punjab
NH 95, Punjab

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Sarhind To Morinda Road, Bassi Pathana,
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