The Gurdwara Shahid Ganj Singh Singhania, also known as Gurdwara Shaheedganj Singh Singhnian, is a historic Sikh gurdwara at Naulakha Bazaar in Lahore, Pakistan, which marks the site where over 100,000 Sikh men and women lost their lives in the 18th century.[1][2][3][4] It is located opposite Gurudwara Bhai Taru Singh.[5] Bhai Mani Singh was martyred at this site on 14 June 1738.[6][7][8][9]
Gurdwara Shahid Ganj Singh Singhania | |
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ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਗੰਜ ਸਿੰਘ ਸਿੰਘਣੀਆਂ | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Sikhism |
Location | |
Location | Naulakha Bazaar, Lahore |
State | Punjab |
Country | Pakistan |
Shown within Punjab, Pakistan | |
Geographic coordinates | 31°34′43″N 74°19′56″E / 31.578579°N 74.332091°E |
Architecture | |
Groundbreaking | 1716 |
Completed | 1753 |
Website | |
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See also
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- ^ "Role of Sikh Women in 18th Century Khalsa Struggle - Lessons for Today". SikhNet. 28 December 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ "Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj Singh Singhnian, Naulakha Bazar, Lahore". World Gurudwaras. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ "GURDWARA SHAHID GANJ SINGHNIAN LAHORE". Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ "Featured on his martyrdom day: Brief life-scketch of Bhai Mani Singh Ji Shaheed". Sikh Siyasat News. 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ "WELCOME TO CHHOTA GHALLUGHARA (GURDASPUR)". Punjab Tourism. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
- ^ Singh, Dr Preetam; Q.C (2003). Baisakhi Of The Khalsa Panth. Hemkunt Press. ISBN 978-81-7010-327-1.
- ^ "Sikh Religion Online: Sikh Stories: Shaheed Ganj, Lahore". www.rajkaregakhalsa.com. Retrieved 10 December 2019.