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Punjab
Places to visit
Fatehgarh Sahib
Fatehgarh Sahib is a Skih pilgrimage spot. It has a majestic Gurudwara erected in memory of the two younger sons of the 10th Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. At a distance of a few paces from the Gurudwara lies the magnificent Rauza of Hazrat Mujadid Alif Saani Sheikh Ahmed Faruqui.
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Aam Khas Bagh
This Mughal monument was initially built by Babar and re-built by Emperor Shah Jehan.
Nakodar
This has a historical tomb of early 17th century. One of the tombs is of Mohammed Momin Hussaini alias Hafizah, a renowned musician during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Jehangir.
Kapurthala
18 km from Jalandhar, is Kapurthala, believed to have been built in the 13th century. The city has a Panch Mandir, a Hindu Temple built by a Sikh and a famous mosque designed by a French architect in the Moorish style.
Anandpur Sahib
Situated on the left bank of river Sutlej, at a distance of 41 km from Ropar, is Anandpur Sahib, where Guru Gobind Singh baptized the first five Sikhs, the "Panch Pyaras". This place has a number of historical Gurudwaras, with a backdrop of Naina Devi Hill. On the day following the festival of Holi, devotees flock to Anandpur Sahib, to participate in the Hola Mohalla celebrations, re-enacting Sikh battles of yore, with ancient arms and weapons.
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Bhakra Nangal
Bhakra Dam, the highest gravity dam in the world, is symbolic of resurgent India. It harnesses the turbulent waters of the Sutlej river for irrigation and power generation.
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