36-520: Sheikhupur is a village in Kapurthala. Kapurthala is a district of Punjab in India . Sheikhupur is almost 3 km from Kapurthala. The nearest railway station from Sheikhupur is Kapurthala railway station. Sheikhupur has its own post office. Its Post Code and STD Code are 144620 & 01822 respectively. The Rail Coach Factory is 4 km from Sheikhupur and 7–8 km from Kapurthala. RCF
72-614: A Ber tree ( Ziziphus jujuba ) said to be planted by Guru Nanak himself and under which he first uttered the Mool Mantra or the "Sacred Word or Revelation" of Sikhism . The Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki Ji is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi City of Kapurthala Distt. The Gurdwara Bebe Nanaki Ji comprises a central hall, with the Guru Granth Sahib seated in a white marble palaki at the far end. The Guru Granth Sahib
108-511: A dining hall. Gol Kothi’ which stands opposite to the official residence of senior superintendent of police (SSP) has a rich history. It was built by famous Companion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh And Ruler of Kapurthala State Raja Fateh Singh Ahluwalia Saheb Of Kapurthala in the year 1833 and was once the residence of Dewan (Chief Minister) Of Kapurthala erstwhile princely state.Later, The Last Maharaja of Kapurthala Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh Saheb Bahadur Ahluwalia spent his formative years in
144-588: A marble plinth, houses the Samadhs of Maharajas Kharak Singh, Jagatjit Singh and Paramjit Singh. Panch Mandir of Kapurthala is a place of reverence for all faiths. The temple complex is home to five small temples. Built during the reign of Sardar Fateh Singh, an extraordinary feature of this temple is that from the entry door, one can view all the five idols and pay obeisance to all. There is a temple Mandir Shivala Dewan Banna Mal Gautam in Nawanshahr Which
180-664: A population of 101,854, out of which males were 55,485 and females were 46,169. The literacy rate was 85.82 per cent. The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Kapurthala city, as of 2011 census. The City of Kapurthala has several buildings and places of interest linked to its local history such as the Sainik School (Formerly Jagatjit Palace ), Shalimar Bagh (Gardens), District Courts buildings, Moorish Mosque, Panch Mandir ("Five Temples"), Clock Tower, State Gurudwara, Kanjli Wetlands, 15,000-capacity field hockey venue Guru Nanak Stadium , Jagjit Club, and
216-557: Is 5th Government Medical College (20 acres) under construction near Civil Hospital. The name of college is changed and new name is dedicated for 550th Birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. New name is Sri Guru Nanak Dev State Institute of Medical Sciences, Kapurthala ; Kapurthala Medical College ; Government Medical College, Kapurthala. This college is 2nd Doaba Region MBBS teaching college after PIMS Jalandhar. This college will teach students from 2022 to 2023. Bikrama Singh Kanwar Sri Bikrama Singh Bahadur (1835–8 May 1887)
252-533: Is a bronze equestrian statue of Raja Randhir Singh. The Elysee Palace was commissioned by Kanwar Bikrama Singh and completed in 1862. This building has now been converted into MGN School of Kapurthala. An example of the secular history of Kapurthala is the Moorish Mosque , a replica of the Grand Mosque of Marrakesh , Morocco , was built by a French architect, Monsieur M Manteaux. Its construction
288-532: Is also seated in a small side room symbolizing Bebe Nanaki's own lodging. Over the sanctum, above the hall roof, is a square domed room with arched copings. Bulbous domes adorn the corners of the hall roof. Gurudwara Shri Guru Ka Baag is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi city in Kapurthala Distt. Guru Nanak spent 14 years in Sultanpur Lodhi as a young man working for Nawab Daulat Khan Lodhi. This
324-583: Is connected to rest of state and India through National Highway 703A and Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Marg ( NH 703AA ). The Kapurthala railway station which is located on Jalandhar–Firozpur line connects it to all parts of India through two major railway junctions stations of Jalandhar and Firozpur. The nearest airport to Kapurthala, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is located at Amritsar, about 75 km away. The main higher education institutions of Kapurthala are - There are numerous primary and secondary schools in Kapurthala, notably - There
360-602: Is replica of Panch Mandir Kapurthala. Dewan Banna Mal Gautam was Chief Minister of Kapurthala State and Manager of His Highness Maharaja Sir Randhir Singh Bahadur of Kapurthala's estates in Oudh. The large and imposing red sandstone building (now painted white) of the State Gurudwara was consecrated in 1915 under the charge of Revail Singh. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style, it has vast expanses of marble haloed by
396-619: Is the administrative headquarters of Kapurthala District . It was the capital of the Kapurthala State , a princely state in British India . The aesthetic mix of the city with its prominent buildings based on French and Indo-Saracenic architecture self-narrate its princely past. It is also known as city of Palaces & Gardens. According to the 2011 census , Kapurthala is the least populated city in India. Kapurthala town
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#1732772308940432-644: Is the biggest factory in Asia. This village is famous for Mata Bhadra Kali temple. Every year a big festival called "mela" is held here in May/June. This article related to a location in Kapurthala district , Punjab , India is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kapurthala Kapurthala ( Punjabi pronunciation: [kə.puːɾ.t̪ʰə.läː] ) is a city in Punjab state of India. It
468-402: The coat of arms of the erstwhile ruling family of Kapurthala with their royal motto "Pro Rege et Patria" (For King and Country) on its pediment. The building has been used for a variety of purposes since it was constructed, it was used as a church in the early nineteenth century, as a cinema hall in the 1940s and now houses a local club which includes a well built badminton court, a card room and
504-612: The 6th Master Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib ji, during his visit in Phagwara City. Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji came here after fighting with mughals and rested here under the tree. The temple is a famous shrine and pilgrimage spot in the city it is situated at Hadiabad, Phagwara The City of Kapurthala is well connected with the main transport routes of the Punjab and Northern India . It is situated 19 km away toward South-West of its closest neighbouring city of Jalandhar . Kapurthala
540-683: The Estate undivided and, instead, chose to compensate Bikrama Singh. A settled amount was deposited into a Trust which was used to procure a fresh Estate for Bikrama Singh. The lands finally vested in Bikrama Singh in the districts of Sitapur and Rae Bareli in the United Provinces (present day Uttar Pradesh) were formalized by the central government through the Bikrama Singh Estates Act 1883 (an unrepealed Act of
576-683: The Mughal Court of Delhi during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 ; he gave them shelter at his court in Kapurthala , thus laying the foundation of the Kapurthala Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music. Bikrama Singh had constructed, as his personal residence, the first French inspired building in Kapurthala, the Elysee Palace. (His example was later followed by the francophile Maharaja Jagatjit Singh , who constructed
612-542: The NJSA Government college. The city also have first climatic change theater of country. The Sainik School , formerly known as Jagatjit Palace, is housed in what was formerly the palace of the erstwhile Maharajah of Kapurthala state, Maharajah Jagatjit Singh . The palace building's architecture is based on the Palace of Versailles and Fontainebleau and is spread over a total area of 200 acres (0.81 km ). It
648-708: The Sikh Sardars of the erstwhile Lahore Durbar. He founded the Khalsa Press Lahore as well as the "Khalsa Akhbar", the first journal for the Sikhs. He was well versed in Persian , Sanskrit , and Punjabi and a very eminent musicologist a great proponent of Modern Learning and of women's education, he was the Author of "Upma Sar Granth". He was instrumental in saving the lives of the royal musicians at
684-705: The State during the premiership of late Diwan Sir Abdul Hamid Kt., CIE, OBE. It was his keen interest with Maharaja's blessings that the mosque was completed. Its wooden model lay at the entrance of the Lahore Museum. Jagatjit Club is an elegant building situated in the heart of the city based on the Greek roman style of architecture. Its design loosely resembles the Parthenon on the Acropolis of Athens and features
720-495: The building in the 1880s. Shalimar Gardens are situated in roughly the centre of the city and provide an escape from the hustle-bustle of the city. The Shahi Samadhs (The Royal Cenotaphs) in the Shalimar Gardens emphasize the traditions of its ruling dynasty. Marble obelisks inside the red sandstone Chambers, are Memorials to the former Rulers and their families. Nearby, a grand structure built in 1880 and built on
756-485: The condition of flora and fauna and its surrounding infrastructure. Source: The Gurdwara Ber Sahib is situated at Sultanpur Lodhi , which is one of the four sub-divisions ( Tehsil ) of Kapurthala. This historic site is of great importance to Sikhism as it is said to be the very place where the First Guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak , spent 14 years (14 years 9 months 13 days) of his life . The place derives its name from
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#1732772308940792-467: The famous French inspired Jagatjit Palace at Kapurthala). When he relocated to Jullunder, he built for himself another residence, Bikram Hall; it has since been demolished, though the grounds, now referred to as Bikrampura, still bear his name. His father Raja Nihal Singh wanted him to succeed to the throne but this was opposed by the British. His father's will, which entitled him to inherit large estates,
828-638: The feet of the hundreds of devotees. It is situated in the center of the city on the Sultanpur road. Recently, it is being renovated. There is a big park behind the Gurudwara building. Mukhi Shiv Ling Brahmkund Temple is the jathere of Gautam Brahmin( Shori Gotra) Family of Dewan Banna Mal Gautam (Misr). Dewan Banna Mal was born in Nawanshahr in Gautam Brahmin ( Shori Gotra) Family, Banna Mal
864-622: The liberation of the Gurudwaras from the clutches of the hereditary Mahants. He was married and two of his children were Pratap Singh of Kapurthala and Raja Sir Daljit Singh of Kapurthala. He was also one of the supporters of the claims of Maharaja Duleep Singh of the Punjab, the son of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh and, along with the Sandhawalia Sardars, sought to muster support for Duleep Singh amongst
900-480: The western Bein rivulet at the outskirts of the city, has been included in under the Ramsar Convention. It is a common site for bird watching and boating. An enormous project is currently being undertaken here to develop it into a destination for bird watching replete with modern-day facilities. The Kanjli Wetlands have been in a state of neglect lately with little attention being given by the authorities to
936-413: Was Chief Justice Court, The Last Chief Justice of Kapurthala State was His Lordship Hon’ble Justice Pandit Dwarka Dass Randev from 1938 till 1947, He was Son of Dewan Lala Shiv Narayan Randev (Collector And Chief Secretary ) Of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh of Kapurthala and Nephew of Chief Judge Of Kapurthala Hon’ble Justice Lala Bhagat Ram Randev from 1901 to 1913 . This complex after independence 1947 to 2016,
972-575: Was a 19th-century Sikh leader. Born in Kapurthala as the second son of Raja Nihal Singh of Kapurthala (from his second Rani, the philanthropist Mai Hiran). He was one of the main progenitors of the 19th Century Sikh Renaissance, being one of the founders of the Singh Sabha Movement aimed at a revival of the Gurudwaras as centres of worship and learning which ultimately culminated in the Gurudwara Reform movement and led to
1008-593: Was challenged by his brother, Raja Randhir Singh. After long litigation, a settlement was arrived at by which Bikrama Singh was given a pension by the state; under the terms of this settlement, Bikrama Singh left Kapurthala to settle in Jullunder . He was the joint owner of the Kapurthala Estate in Awadh, Uttar Pradesh . When he sought a partition of this Estate his brother, Raja Randhir Singh opted to keep
1044-603: Was commenced in 1900 and completed in 1908 in time for the new wife of the Maharajah Anita Delgado .Historical facts about her backgrounds need to be ascertained. The stately Durbar Hall stands proudly at the heart of the city of Kapurthala, Punjab. It was, at one time the Court of Maharaja Jagatjit Singh, its creator. Maharaja's annual birthday celebrations and other state rituals and ceremonies were also held here. The Highest Court of Appeal after Maharaja's Court
1080-551: Was commissioned by the last ruler of Kapurthala, Maharajah Jagatjit Singh and took 13 years to complete between 1917 and 1930. It was then consecrated in the presence of the late Nawab of Bhawalpur . The Mosque's inner dome contains decorations by the artists of the Mayo School of Art, Lahore . The Mosque is a National Monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. It was one of the monumental creations in
1116-454: Was designed by a French architect M. Marcel and built by a local builder Allah Ditta. It was built in renaissance style with the sunken park in the front (Known as Baija). Its Durbar Hall (Diwan-E-Khas) is one of the finest in India, and the Plaster of Paris figures and painted ceilings represent the finest features of French and Italian art and architecture. The construction of this palace
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1152-697: Was founded by Kotak Rajputs. From 11th century to 1772, Kapurthala was under the control of various Muslim chieftains, who served as feudatories under Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire . In 1772, Kapurthala was seized from Muslim chieftains and was annexed into Kapurthala State by the Ahluwalia Sikh rulers. Kapurthala flag has two color background, with insignia and moto that says "pro rege et patria" (in Latin) meaning "For king and country" As per provisional data of 2011 census Kapurthala had
1188-577: Was son of Vaid Jhanda Mal, This temple was built by Dewan Banna Mal's sons Dewan Acchru Mal Gautam Revenue Minister Of Kapurthala State and Dewan Sundri Mal Gautam. Dewan Banna Mal was Dewan of Maharaja Randhir Singh Bahadur of Kapurthala and Manager of Kapurthala's estate in Oudh. Bana Malwala village in Mand area of Kapurthala is after Banna Mal's Name and Dewan Banna Mal has also built Mandir Shivala Dewan Banna Mal in Nawanshahr . Kanjli Wetlands, on
1224-681: Was the District Courts Complex which houses the Court of the District and the Sessions Judge as well as the offices of the Deputy Commissioner. The Durbar Hall was completed in 1889. Its architecture represents Indo-Saracenic style. There is a upper deck gallery running on both sides. It unfolds stylized domes and canopies, and lattice work executed in stone. Facing the massive wooden door of the main entrance
1260-418: Was the house of Guru Nanak where his two sons Baba Sri Chand and Baba Lakhmi Chand were born. Guru Nanak tested his two sons, but neither proved worthy of being his successor. Baba Lakhmi Chand was too involved in worldly affairs while Baba Sri Chand chose the path of renunciation and became an aesthetic. Guru Sahib used to have Langar prepared by Bibi Nanaki ji. Well (Khooh) is also located here, from which water
1296-478: Was used for Langar Preparation. Gurudwara Sri Sant Ghat Sahib is situated in the Sultanpur Lodhi town of Kapurthala district. It is situated on the bank of Bein river. From Ber sahib, Satguru nanak dev ji dived into Bein and disappeared. The big reason for this place to be named sant ghaat is that maharaaj guru nanak dev ji meditated here to the akaal purakh and went from here to serve the World. This place belongs to
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