Gurdwara Amir Shah Singh, Dera Ismail Khan

A three-storey gurdwara of 1895 near Chota Bazaar, once the second-largest centre of the sangat in Dera Ismail Khan.

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A high gate leads to a courtyard ringed by rooms for yatrees, with the prakash room inside and a Nishan Sahib by the stairs. Today the sturdy building houses Government Higher Secondary School No. 1.

Why go

✦A three-storey gurdwara of 1895 near Chota Bazaar
✦Once the second-largest centre of Dera Ismail Khan's sangat
✦A high gate, a courtyard of yatrees' rooms and a Nishan Sahib

History

This sacred Shrine is situated in Jhanda Ram Street near Chota Bazaar of Dera Ismail Khan. It was considered as the second biggest centre of Sangat in this town. The three storeyed building of this sacred place was built in 1895 AD. There is a high main gate in the front. There are two rooms inside and beyond these rooms is a courtyard with rooms for yatree around it. The Prakashasthan is in these rooms and saffron Nishan Sahib (flag) is flying near the stairs with splendour. This Nishan Sahib was placed in memory of Raj Indar Shah Singh who died on 14th Magh Samvat 1990. Presently it is housing the Govt Higher Secondary school No. 1.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, November to February. Dera Ismail Khan is hot from May to September, with June–August daily averages around 34–35 °C. The three-storey building houses Government Higher Secondary School No. 1, so the school office is the way in, on a school day.

Getting there, On Jhanda Ram Street near Chota Bazaar in Dera Ismail Khan city.

What to Do

◆See the gate on Jhanda Ram Street

◆View from outside; it is a school

◆Combine with the Guru Nanak dharamsala nearby

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