Guru Gobind Singh Marg

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Map of the route

Guru Gobind Singh Marg is the historical route taken by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh from Anandpur Sahib to Talwandi Sabo in 1705, considered a holy journey in Sikhism. [1] The 47 day journey is notable in the history of Punjab. [2] It measures about 577 kilometres. [3]

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History

Guru Gobind Singh Marg map, 1972 Guru Gobind Singh Marg 1972 by Trilok Singh Chitarkar.jpg
Guru Gobind Singh Marg map, 1972

Guru Gobind Singh Marg was inaugurated on April 10, 1973, with the efforts of Giani Zail Singh, then the Chief Minister of Punjab. [4] [5] In 2006 it was proposed the road be extended to Nanded, Maharashtra. [6]

Prominent landmarks

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Prominent Gurdwaras connected by this highway are Anandpur Sahib, Parivar Vichora, Bhatha Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Machhiwara, Alamgir Sahib, Raikot, Dina Kangar, Kotkapura, Muktsar and Talwandi Sabo.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Historical gate of Guru Gobind Singh Marg cries for attention".
  2. ↑ "Time period at Anandpur Sahib and Chamkaur Sahib". santsipahee.com. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "Route map". Gurugobindsinghmarg.org. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Heritage preserved". Gurugobindsinghmarg.org. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
  5. ↑ Jeffrey, Robin (27 July 2016). "Resolutions from Anandpur Sahib". What’s Happening to India?: Punjab, Ethnic Conflict, and the Test for Federalism. Springer. pp. 126–129. ISBN   9781349234103.
  6. ↑ "Other States / Punjab News : Guru Gobind Singh Marg to be extended to Nanded". The Hindu . 15 April 2006. Archived from the original on 12 May 2006. Retrieved 24 October 2011.


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