Gurudwara Shaheed Nagar Buddha Johad, also known as Gurudwara Buddha Johad, is located about 50 km from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan. This sacred site stands as a symbol of Sikh bravery and sacrifice.

The history of Gurudwara Sahib Buddha Johad is deeply connected with the difficult period of the 18th century, following the martyrdom of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. During this time, the Mughal rule intensified its oppression against Sikhs. Emperor Farrukhsiyar ordered that any Sikh found should be killed, and rewards were announced for Sikh heads. Due to this severe persecution, many Sikhs were forced to leave Punjab and move to distant regions.

During this period, several Sikh families settled in the desert regions of the Bikaner state in Rajasthan. Compared to surrounding areas, this place had relatively better water availability, so Sikhs established their camps here. Amidst these hardships, a Sikh jatha made Shaheed Nagar Buddha Johad their place of residence.

In 1740, a Sikh jatha under the leadership of Jathedar Budha Singh Ji was staying at this location. At that time, Bhai Balaka Singh brought news that after the Sikhs had left Punjab, Massa Rangarh of Mandali village had taken control of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Amritsar). He was committing acts of grave sacrilege by drinking alcohol, entertaining dancers, and disrespecting the sanctity of the holy shrine.

Upon hearing this, Jathedar Budha Singh Ji and the gathered Sikhs decided to restore the sanctity of Sri Harmandir Sahib. Two brave Sikh warriors, Bhai Mehtab Singh (from Meera Kot) and Bhai Sukha Singh (from Mari Kamboki), volunteered for this mission.

Both Singhs reached near Tarn Taran and disguised themselves as village tax collectors. Carrying bags filled like tax collections, they reached Amritsar. As per their plan, they tied their horses near Ilachi Ber, in front of the Akal Bunga, and after offering Ardas, entered Sri Harmandir Sahib.

At that time, Massa Rangarh was sitting on a cot inside the shrine, smoking a hookah while alcohol was being consumed and dancers were performing. When he was informed that tax collectors had arrived, he ordered them to present the bags. As he bent forward to inspect them, Bhai Mehtab Singh swiftly struck him with his sword, severing his head. Immediately, Bhai Sukha Singh placed the severed head on his spear.

After completing the mission, both Singhs returned to Buddha Johad and presented Massa Rangarh’s head before Baba Budha Singh’s jatha and the Sarbat Khalsa gathering. An Ardas was performed in gratitude for the success of this righteous act.

In memory of this historic event, the foundation of Shaheed Nagar Gurudwara Sahib Buddha Johad was laid in 1953 by Sant Fateh Singh Ji. Today, along with the Gurudwara, a school and a college are also being run at this sacred place, promoting education along with Sikh history and values.