The Samadh of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, located inside Jamrud Fort near the Khyber Pass, commemorates the great Sikh general who died while bravely resisting Afghan forces in the 1837 Battle of Jamrud. The fort, built under his command, remains a symbol of Sikh valor and defense of the frontier.
Gurudwara Janam Asthan, located in Sri Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, stands at the sacred birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is the most prominent among the historical gurdwaras in the town, drawing Sikh pilgrims from across the world. Built at the site of Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi, where Guru Ji was born in 1469, the shrine symbolizes the spiritual origin of Sikhism and Guru Nanak’s eternal message of truth and unity.
Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, Pakistan Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, also known as Kartarpur Sahib, is one
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi in Narali, Rawalpindi, marks the stay of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji. Once known as Tapa Harbans Ji, it features a historic veranda, sarovar, and the samadh of Bhai Harbans Singh beneath a centuries-old banyan tree.
Gurudwara Chhevin Patshahi in Buzurgwal, located about 24 km from Gujrat on the Gujrat–Bhimber road, marks the place where Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji stayed during his return from Kashmir. Once home to three Gurdwaras, the village now retains only faint and unrecognizable remains of the last one. The site is unmarked, deteriorating, and lacks official preservation. Local guidance is essential to identify its exact location.
Gurudwara Joga Singh in Peshawar was founded by Hari Singh Nalwa, the legendary general of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army. Once closed after the partition in 1947, it was reopened in 1980 with permission from the Pakistan government. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience, preserving Sikh heritage in the region.
Gurudwara Thara Sahib at Sakhi Sarwar in District D.G. Khan commemorates the visit of Guru Nanak Dev Ji during his travels from Dera Ismail Khan. The sacred spot where he stayed lies inside the compound of Hazrat Sakhi Sarwar’s tomb, between the mosque and the mazar. Though a fair is held here annually, no recitation of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji takes place. Due to lack of clear signposting, visitors are advised to seek local guidance to locate the site, which is not widely known even among residents.
Gurudwara Nanakwara in Kandhkot, Pakistan, is dedicated to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, who is believed to have visited the area. The two-story Gurudwara serves as a place of worship and community, offering Langar to all visitors, embodying Sikh values of equality and service.
Gurudwara Pehli Patshahi Tilganji Sahib is located on Masjid Road in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan. Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited this place during his third Udasi. It is believed that when Guru Ji arrived, he distributed til (sesame) as parshad to the gathered devotees, which led to the shrine being named Tilganji Sahib. The Gurdwara features a mosque-like entrance and a domed structure. A school now functions inside the premises, and the local Sikh Sangat has filed a legal case to reclaim full possession of the site.
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