Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib

Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib


Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib is a city and a municipal council in Fatehgarh Sahib district in the Indian state of Punjab. Varahamihira (505 – 587) in his Sanskrit treatise, Brihat Samhita, mentions the city as 'Satudar Desh', later it was inhabited by a tribe of 'Sairindhas Aryans, leading to its present name. According to Huan Tsang, the Chinese traveller who visited India during the seventh century, Sirhind was the capital of the district of Shitotulo, or Shatadru (the present day River Sutlej). During the Mughal era, Sirhind was the name for Malwa, since it was the area's capital city. Sirhind was the headquarters of the Mughal administration in Eastern Punjab. Many European travellers describe its splendours, and it also developed into a center of cultural activity.



Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib is known for its communal harmony which it spreads along with tombs and mausoleums present here from the ancient times, depicting the history of the region. Some of the popular attractions here include the Aam Khas Bagh that consists of many historical monuments belonging to the Mughal era. he place is popular for the remains of Mata Gujri, who was the mother of Guru Gobind Singh.



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to February.

How To Reach


By Air

The nearest International Airport from Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib is Chandigarh International Airport.

By Train

The major Railway Stations in this District are located at Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib City and Sirhind town.

Shopping


Shopping in Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib means splurging a little bit! Shopping i



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