Explore Hoshiarpur's ancient temples, Rajput heritage, and connections to the Pandavas and Indus Valley Civilization.
Explore Gurdaspur's captivating history, from its 17th-century founding by Guriya Ji to its role in Sikh and Mughal stories. A treasure of culture awaits!
Discover Ferozepur, an ancient city with deep historical roots. Visit monuments like the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Memorial and Saragarhi Gurudwara.
Explore Fatehgarh Sahib, rich in history and culture, named after Sahibzada Fateh Singh. Discover its vibrant economy and iconic towns like Mandi Gobindgarh.
Explore Faridkot's rich history from its 13th-century origins to Indus Valley links. Uncover the legend of Baba Farid and the district's ancient roots.
Delve into Bathinda's ancient roots, from Bikramgarh to a pivotal district in Punjab, with a rich history and evolving demographic landscape.
Discover Barnala's historic journey from Patiala's capital to a vibrant district, its cultural heritage, and key events shaping its unique legacy.
Explore Amritsar's intriguing past, from its founding by Sri Guru Ramdass Ji to its colonial transformation under Sikh leadership and misls.
Punjab History Timeline * 200,000 years: Pre-historic and Proto-historic existence of early mankind * 2600 - 1900 BCE: Harappa Culture * 1500 - 10
BADDON, village 10 km southeast of Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur district of the Punjab, has a historical shrine, Gurdwara Baba Ajit Singh, commemorating the visit in March 1703 of Sahibzada Ajit Singh (1687-1705), the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh. Sahibzada Ajit Singh, on his way back from Bassi Kalan where he had gone to rescue a young Brahman bride from the clutches of the local Pathan chieftain, halted here to cremate one of his warriors, Bhai Karam Singh, who had been wounded in the skirmish at Bassi and had since succumbed to his injuries.
BHADAUR, a small town 25 km northwest of Barnala (30°22`N, 75°32`E) in Sangrur district of the Punjab, is sacred to. Guru Gobind Singh, who came here from Dina in December 1705 following the chase. The area was then an uninhabited jungle land, and it was only after the village ofBhadaur was founded by Baba Ala Singh, eighteenth century Sikh warrior and noble, that a shrine commemorating the Guru`s visit was established here.
