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Fatehgarh Sahib is the name given to a district in Punjab, Northern India which is bounded by Ludhiana to the North West, Ropar (Rupnagar) in the North East, Patiala in the South, and Sangrar to the West. It is situated between 30 degree-38' North & 16 degree-27' East and is 50 Kms. away from Chandigarh, capital of Punjab. The economy of the district depends mainly on agriculture and allied activities.
The historic & pious District of Fatehgarh Sahib came into existence on 13th April 1992, Baisakhi Day, deriving its name 'Fatehgarh Sahib' from Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the youngest son of 10th Guru Gobind Singh, who were bricked alive by the orders of Suba Sirhind.
The Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh fought against the atrocities of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, due to which he bore the wrath of the Dynasty. The youngest Sahibzadas of Guru Ji namely Sahibzada Zorawar Singh & Sahibzada Fateh Singh alongwith their grandmother Mata Gujri were martyred here. The Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib has been constructed at this place in their holy memory.
- Important historic Gurdwaras and monuments in Fatehgarh Sahib:
- Gurdwara Mata Gujari (Thanda Burj) - where the three were imprisoned and Mata ji obtained martyrdom.
- Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib - where the Sahibzadas were martyred
- Gurudwara Jyoti Saroop - where the cremation of the three was performed.
- Gurdwara Shahid Ganj
- Memorial Gate of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur
- Important Cities and Towns:
Sirhind is 53 km from Chandigarh airport. It is well connected by road and is a railway junction too. On the Sher Shah Suri Marg towards Ludhiana city is located, a floating restaurant, in the Nangal Hydel Canal. It is a big attraction for tourists, both Indians and foreigners.
