SHAHID BABA DEEP SINGH GURUDWARA, AMRITSAR The great Sikh scholar and martyr Baba Deep Singh was mortally wounded here. In 1762 the Afghan invader Ahmed Shah Abdali ordered the Golden Temple blown up and the Sacred Tank filled in. Baba Deep Singh the greatest Sikh scholar of his time took up the sword on a mission to restore the sanctity of the Golden Temple. He along with five thousand faithful Sikhs fought against the Muslim forces of Jahan Khan. Although heavily outnumbered the Sikhs fought bravely.
Baba Deep Singh was fatally wounded in the neck but had vowed to die in the precincts of the Golden Temple.Although mortally wounded Baba Deep Singh was able to continue fighting until he was able to make his way to the Sacred Pool of the Golden Temple where he finally expired. Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh is located outside Chatiwind Gate in Amritsar. It commen morates the unrivaled martyrdom of Baba Deep Singh ji who fought valiantly and dauntlessly along with hundreds of soldiers in 1757 to liberate Harmandir Sahib from the defiled clutches of Mughal invaders.
Sardar Jassa Singh Ramgarhia constructed a memorial to the famed martyr. In the 19th century Akali Phula Singh replaced the memorial platform into a magnificent gurdwara.The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee enlarged and developed this important gurdwara into the present complex in the early 20s of this century Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh near the Chatiwind Gate of the walled city com-memorates the martyrdom of Baba Deep Singh (q.v.) of the Shahid misi, who, coming from Damdama Sahib (Talwandi Sabo) in Bathinda district to liberate the Darbar Sahib, which had been attacked and desecrated by the Afghan invaders, was mortally wounded here on 11 November 1757.Jassa Singh (d. 1803) of Ramgarhia misi raised a memorial plat-form on the site which was developed into a g-urdwara by Akali Phula Singh (d. 1823).
It was managed for long by the descendants of Sardar Karam Singh of Shahid misi, and was handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in 1924. The sur-rounding estate owned by the descendants of Jassa Singh Ramgarhia was also donated later to the Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj.
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Baba Deep Singh Gurudwara: Legacy of Valor at Amritsar
Baba Deep Singh Gurudwara in Amritsar stands as a proud memorial to one of Sikhism’s most revered heroes. Dedicated to Baba Deep Singh—a warrior-martyr whose determination and sacrifice continue to inspire—the Gurudwara reminds visitors of a time when standing by one’s faith meant facing overwhelming odds. Located just outside the Chatiwind Gate in Amritsar, the site serves as a constant reminder of the valor that defined Baba Deep Singh’s life and the spirit of the Sikh community .
Born on January 26, 1682, Baba Deep Singh grew up with the teachings and martial training of the Sikh gurus. His journey led him to some of the most turbulent battles of his time. According to legend, during an attack on the Golden Temple in 1757 by Afghan invaders, he fought so valiantly that even after receiving grave injuries—including sustaining a severe wound to his head—he continued his charge until he reached the temple grounds. His unwavering determination and deep faith in the Sikh ideals of courage and sacrifice became a lasting legacy that is still celebrated today .
Today, the Gurudwara not only honors his memory but also acts as a beacon of inspiration for all who visit. It provides a space for pilgrims and history enthusiasts alike to reflect on the themes of resilience, selflessness, and devotion that defined Baba Deep Singh’s life. The story behind the Gurudwara teaches us that protecting what is sacred is worth every sacrifice and that the strength of one’s spirit can light the way even in the darkest hours.
