Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib

Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib
Religion
Affiliation	Sikhism
Location
Location	Amritsar
State	Punjab
Country	India
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Geographic coordinates	31°36′47″N74°52′53″E / 31.613101°N 74.881255°E / 31.613101; 74.881255
Architecture
Type	Gurdwara
Style	Sikh architecture
Founder	Jassa Singh Ramgarhia

Gurdwara Shaheed Ganj Sahib, also known as Shaheeda Sahib, is a historic Sikh gurdwara located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. ^[1] Situated outside Chattiwind Gate on Tarn Taran Road in Amritsar, the shrine marks the site where the last rites of Baba Deep Singh, the Jathedar of the first Damdami Taksal of the Sikhs, were performed.

Significance

This Gurdwara commemorates the unparalleled martyrdom of Baba Deep Singh Ji, a revered Sikh scholar and martyr, who fought bravely against Afghan forces to liberate the sanctity of Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) in 1757. Despite sustaining mortal wounds, he continued to fight until reaching the precincts of the holy shrine, symbolizing unwavering faith and courage. ^[2]

Construction

This Gurdwara was first built as a memorial by Jassa Singh Ramgarhia in memory of the sacrifice of Baba Deep Singh Ji. Later, in the 1920s, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) took over the management and developed the site into the Gurdwara complex visible in the present day.

References

1. "Roadblocks frequent near Gurdwara Shaheedan Sahib". The Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
2. Popli, Dinkle (2023-01-26). "Baba Deep Singh Ji Birthday 2023: History and significance". PTC News. Retrieved 2025-10-31.