Discover the sacred Kapal Mochan where Guru Gobind Singh stayed. Visit its serene shrine and join the vibrant annual fair in Kartik. Plan your pilgrimage today!
Discover Hola Mahalla, a lively Sikh festival following Holi, featuring martial arts displays and colorful processions at Anandpur Sahib. Celebrate heritage!
Discover the captivating history and architecture of Samman Burj, the octagonal Mughal marvel in Lahore Fort, known for its royal and administrative legacy.
CHARHAT SINGH, son of Jai Singh, a Sandhu Jatt of Kot Sayyid Mahmud, a small village near Amritsar, held a service jagir under Maharaja Ranjit Singh. His father had served as a trooper under Gulab Singh Bhangi. Charhat Singh`s sister Rup Kaur married Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1809. Charhat Singh and his brother Bhup Singh were assigned an area worth 30,000 rupees, subject to the service of 200 horse, which they held for 15 years when it was resumed.
CHHEHARTA SAHIB, GURDWARA, 7 km west of Amritsar (31° 38`N, 74° 52`E), is named after a well got sunk by Guru Arjan (1563-1606). The well was so wide that six Persian wheels installed around it could operate simultaneously. Hence its name Chheharta, lit. having six (chhe) Persian wheels (hart or ha/t). The well is now covered up, but its water is pumped up to feed the main tank of the Gurdwara.
DHANPAT RAI, DlWAN (d. 1831), son of Ram Kumar, served Maharaja Ranjit Singh in various capacities. His grandfather Gutu Mall, who belonged to Shahpur district, was employed as diwan to the Bharigi sardars, Gujjar Singh and Sahib Singh, regulating the civil affairs of a large tract of land under those chiefs. Dhanpat Rai`s father. Ram Kumar, succeeded Gutu Mall and held the office until 1810 when Maharaja Ranjit Singh occupied Sahib Singh`s estates. Ram Kumar obtained places for Dhanpat Rai and his other two sons in the Sikh government.
Explore Megh Raj's legacy, from humble clerk to Lahore's revered treasurer, and his honorable title Rai Bahadur. A tale of integrity amidst adversity.
