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'''Sri Muktsar Sahib''' ('''ਸ਼੝ਰੀ ਮ੝ਕੱਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ''' )<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100201/punjab.htm#4 The official name of the town is now ''Sri Muktsar Sahib'']</ref> is a city and a municipal council in Sri Muktsar Sahib district in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]. Sri Muktsar Sahib's historical name was ''Khidrane dee dhab'' ('''ਖਿਦਰਾਣੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ''')<ref>[http://punjabspectrum.com/writers/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=657:2010-01-23-13-52-47&catid=64:guru-sahiban&Itemid=75 As History has it]</ref>.
'''Sri Muktsar Sahib''' ({{lang-pa|ਸ੝ਰੀ ਮ੝ਕਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ}}) is a city and municipal council in [[Sri Muktsar Sahib district]] in the [[Punjab, India|Eastern Punjab]] (India).<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100201/punjab.htm#4 The official name of the town is now ''Sri Muktsar Sahib'']</ref> It's historical/old name was '''Khidrane Dee Dhab''' ({{lang-pa|ਖਿਦਰਾਣੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ}}).<ref>[http://punjabspectrum.com/writers/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=657:2010-01-23-13-52-47&catid=64:guru-sahiban&Itemid=75 As History has it]</ref>
==Geography==


The city is located in the South Western Zone of [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and is bounded by the States of [[Rajasthan]] and [[Haryana]] in the South. The district of [[Faridkot]] lies to its North and [[Bathinda]] to the East.It lies between 30° 69’ and 29° 87’ latitude and 74° 21’ and 74° 86’ longitude.
The city is located in the southwestern zone of [[Punjab, India|Indian Punjab]] and is bounded by the state of [[Rajasthan]] and [[Haryana]] in the south. The city and district of [[Faridkot]] lies to its north and [[Bathinda]] to the east. It lies between 30° 69 N and 29° 87 N latitude and 74° 21 E and 74° 86 E longitude.


==History==
==History==
Sri Muktsar Sahib has a proud heritage. It is known as the last battlefield of [[Guru Gobind Singh]] in [[1705]] A.D., which proved to be a most decisive conflict in the military history of the [[Sikhs]]. Literally the name of this city means "the pool of liberation". The forty Sikh warriors who fought to death here against the [[Mughal Empire]] more than three centuries ago are remembered by a grand festival held here every January, which attracts devotees from all over the world.


It was during the 1740s that some Sikh families Settled here Then a Town Where the Battlefield used to be came into being. Later It took the name Sri Muktsar Sahib Renamed from Kidhrani di Dhab. a Gurdwaras Was Built later Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa (1791-1837) Visited Muktsar Sahib and did kar sewa of Muktsar Sahib Building which was in 1980s Replaces with a New Building.
<br>''Muktsar'' , literally, means the ''Pool of Liberation"


Sri Muktsar Sahib has a proud heritage. It is known as the last battlefield of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]], in [[1705]] A.D., which proved to be a most decisive conflict in the military history of the [[Sikh]]s.
<br>The forty Sikh warriors fought to death here against the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] under the leadership of tenth Guru. After the war, the city was renamed as ''Muktsar'' in their memory and recently the goverment has renamed it as ''Sri Muktsar Sahib'' due to its religious as well as historical importance.
[[Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa]] (1791-1837) visited the place and did kar sewa of a [[Gurudwara]] here which was reconstructed in the 80s.


==Fairs and Festivals==
==Fairs and Festivals==


The [[Mela Maghi]] ( ਮੇਲਾ ਮਾਘੀ )<ref>[http://www.sikhmarg.com/2010/0103-maaghi.html ਮਾਘੀ ਦੇ ਮੇਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰਫ ਤੀਰਥ ਇਸ਼ਨਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਨਾ ਜੋੜੋ]</ref> held in the town of Muktsar, a day after [[Lohri]] (13 January) is very famous. Held every January it is to commemorate the valour of 40 Muktas, (or the liberated ones), who laid down their lives following Sri Guru Gobind Singh into the battle-field of Khidrana (ਖਿਦਰਾਨੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ ). In other words, Muktsar( Mukt & Sar) means land of 40 martyrs i.e. 40 muktyaa di dharti(sar). The city is blessed with the holy gurudwara Tutti Gandi Sahib. All the roads entering into the city have beautiful entrance gates on the outskirts.  
The [[Mela Maghi]] ({{lang-pa|ਮੇਲਾ ਮਾਘੀ}}), held in the town in the memory of the forty Sikhs who sacrificed their lived in the battlefield of ''Khidrana'', is very famous.<ref>[http://www.sikhmarg.com/2010/0103-maaghi.html ਮਾਘੀ ਦੇ ਮੇਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰਫ ਤੀਰਥ ਇਸ਼ਨਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਨਾ ਜੋੜੋ]</ref>  
The huge Mela, held the next day to [[Lohri]], is held at an open space mainly on the Bathinda & Malout roads. People from all over the world, visit the place on this day to take a dip in the holy [[Sarovar]].
 
<br>A fair for animals, specially for horses, known as ''Ghorhian da Mela'' (Fair of Horses) is the other famous one.
 
==Gurudwaras==
 
The city is blessed with the holy shrines, such as [[Gurudwara Tutti Gandhi Sahib]], [[Gurudwara Tambu Sahib]] and many more like:
 
* Sri Darbar Sahib
* Rakab Ganj Sahib
* Shaheedan Da Gurudwara
* Tambu Sahib
* Taran Tarn Sahib
* Tibbi Sahib
 
A few years ago, a new monument was built in the shape of [[Khanda Sahib]], in the memory of the forty martyrs.
 
==Politics==


The huge Mela is held at an open space mainly on the Bathinda & Malout roads. People from all over the world, come to Sri Muktsar Sahib on this day to take a dip in the holy [[sarovar]].  
Sri Muktsar Sahib is a very hot battlefield for political parties namely Congress and SAD-BJP. The two prominent CMs of Punjab, [[Harcharan Singh Brar]] and [[Parkash Singh Badal]], have their origins from [[Sri Muktsar Sahib district]].  


Sri Muktsar Sahib is a very hot battlefield for political parties namely Congress and SAD-BJP. The 2 prominent CMs of Punjab have their origins from Sri Muktsar Sahib district.[[Harcharan Singh Brar]] and [[Parkash Singh Badal]].
==Schools and Colleges==


Traditionally a horse fair was also held on this occasion but it is not held anymore.
The Government College on [[Kotkapura]] is the main and prominent college of the area. The other schools and colleges are:


===Schools and Colleges===
# Government School for girls
# Bhai Mastan Singh Public School, Muktsar  
# Government School for boys
# Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College, Muktsar
# Bhai Maha Singh Engineering College, Muktsar
# Gurunanak College For Girls (GNDU, Amritsar)
# Dasmesh Khalsa College
# Little Flower Convent School, Muktsar
# Little Flower Convent School, Muktsar
# New Vision Academy (CBSE English Medium School, Sarainaga)
# New Vision Academy (CBSE English Medium School, Sarainaga)
# New Vision Girls College (BA, MA, BSC-IT, PGDCA)
# New Vision Girls College (BA, MA, BSC-IT, PGDCA)
# Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, KKP.Rd. Muktsar  
# Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, KKP.Rd. Muktsar  
# Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College, Muktsar
# Saint Soldier convent School, Muktsar
# Saint Soldier convent School, Muktsar
# Bhai Mastan Singh Public School, Muktsar
# National Public School, Muktsar
# National Public School, Muktsar
# Government girls school
# Government Boys school
# Akal Academy
# Akal Academy
# D.A.V Public School
# D.A.V Public School
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# Sarvhitkari Public School
# Sarvhitkari Public School
# Rama Krishna Middle school
# Rama Krishna Middle school
# Bhai Maha Singh Engineering College, Muktsar
# Rama Krishna School
# Rama Krishna School
# Gurunanak College For Girls
# Dasmesh Khalsa College.
# Government College ,KKp Road..Muktsar
# Dolphin Playway & Public School, Muktsar
# Dolphin Playway & Public School, Muktsar
# Saint Farid Convent School, Muktsar
# Saint Farid Convent School, Muktsar
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# Sarswati Computer Centre Red Cross Bhawan
# Sarswati Computer Centre Red Cross Bhawan


==HOSPITALS==
==Hospitals==
# Joshi Hospital,Kotkapura Road,Muktsar
# Joshi Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
# Bansal Nursing Home,Kotkapura Road,Muktsar
# Bansal Nursing Home, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
# Adesh Cancer And Charitable Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
# Adesh Cancer Hospital Research Center, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
 
==Gurudwaras==
* Shri Darbar Sahib
* Rakab Ganj sahib
* Shaheedan da gurudwara
* Tambu Sahib
* Taran taran Sahib
* Tibbi Sahib
 
A few years ago, a new monument was built in the shape of [[Khanda Sahib]].


== References ==
== References ==

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Sri Muktsar Sahib (Punjabi: ਸ੝ਰੀ ਮ੝ਕਤਸਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ) is a city and municipal council in Sri Muktsar Sahib district in the Eastern Punjab (India).[1] It's historical/old name was Khidrane Dee Dhab (Punjabi: ਖਿਦਰਾਣੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ).[2]

Geography

The city is located in the southwestern zone of Indian Punjab and is bounded by the state of Rajasthan and Haryana in the south. The city and district of Faridkot lies to its north and Bathinda to the east. It lies between 30° 69 N and 29° 87 N latitude and 74° 21 E and 74° 86 E longitude.

History


Muktsar , literally, means the Pool of Liberation"

Sri Muktsar Sahib has a proud heritage. It is known as the last battlefield of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, in 1705 A.D., which proved to be a most decisive conflict in the military history of the Sikhs.


The forty Sikh warriors fought to death here against the Mughals under the leadership of tenth Guru. After the war, the city was renamed as Muktsar in their memory and recently the goverment has renamed it as Sri Muktsar Sahib due to its religious as well as historical importance.

Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa (1791-1837) visited the place and did kar sewa of a Gurudwara here which was reconstructed in the 80s.

Fairs and Festivals

The Mela Maghi (Punjabi: ਮੇਲਾ ਮਾਘੀ), held in the town in the memory of the forty Sikhs who sacrificed their lived in the battlefield of Khidrana, is very famous.[3] The huge Mela, held the next day to Lohri, is held at an open space mainly on the Bathinda & Malout roads. People from all over the world, visit the place on this day to take a dip in the holy Sarovar.


A fair for animals, specially for horses, known as Ghorhian da Mela (Fair of Horses) is the other famous one.

Gurudwaras

The city is blessed with the holy shrines, such as Gurudwara Tutti Gandhi Sahib, Gurudwara Tambu Sahib and many more like:

  • Sri Darbar Sahib
  • Rakab Ganj Sahib
  • Shaheedan Da Gurudwara
  • Tambu Sahib
  • Taran Tarn Sahib
  • Tibbi Sahib

A few years ago, a new monument was built in the shape of Khanda Sahib, in the memory of the forty martyrs.

Politics

Sri Muktsar Sahib is a very hot battlefield for political parties namely Congress and SAD-BJP. The two prominent CMs of Punjab, Harcharan Singh Brar and Parkash Singh Badal, have their origins from Sri Muktsar Sahib district.

Schools and Colleges

The Government College on Kotkapura is the main and prominent college of the area. The other schools and colleges are:

  1. Government School for girls
  2. Government School for boys
  3. Mai Bhago Ayurvedic Medical College, Muktsar
  4. Bhai Maha Singh Engineering College, Muktsar
  5. Gurunanak College For Girls (GNDU, Amritsar)
  6. Dasmesh Khalsa College
  7. Little Flower Convent School, Muktsar
  8. New Vision Academy (CBSE English Medium School, Sarainaga)
  9. New Vision Girls College (BA, MA, BSC-IT, PGDCA)
  10. Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, KKP.Rd. Muktsar
  11. Saint Soldier convent School, Muktsar
  12. Bhai Mastan Singh Public School, Muktsar
  13. National Public School, Muktsar
  14. Akal Academy
  15. D.A.V Public School
  16. Shivalik Public School
  17. Sarvhitkari Public School
  18. Rama Krishna Middle school
  19. Rama Krishna School
  20. Dolphin Playway & Public School, Muktsar
  21. Saint Farid Convent School, Muktsar
  22. National College of Information and Technology,Muktsar
  23. Sarswati Computer Centre Red Cross Bhawan

Hospitals

  1. Joshi Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
  2. Bansal Nursing Home, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
  3. Adesh Cancer Hospital Research Center, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar

References

  1. ^ The official name of the town is now Sri Muktsar Sahib
  2. ^ As History has it
  3. ^ ਮਾਘੀ ਦੇ ਮੇਲੇ ਨੂੰ ਸਿਰਫ ਤੀਰਥ ਇਸ਼ਨਾਨ ਨਾਲ ਹੀ ਨਾ ਜੋੜੋ

External links

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