Gurdwara Garh Fateh Shah

A village gurdwara abandoned in 1947 and turned into a mosque in 1990, still called the 'gurdware wali maseet'.

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Minarets were added to the building, now Jamia Chishtia Nizamia. The village is named after the Sufi saint Hazrat Fateh Ali Shah, whose tomb is to the south.

Why go

✦A village gurdwara turned into a mosque in 1990
✦Still called the 'gurdware wali maseet'
✦The tomb of Hazrat Fateh Ali Shah lies to the south

History

Gurdwara Garh Fateh Shah is located on Chiniot-Jhang road. Village Garh Fateh Shah is three km northeast of the main road. Tongas (horse driven cart) are available to reach this place. The Village came to be called Garh Fateh Shah after the name of Sufi saint Hazrat Fatela Ali Shah. His tomb is outside the Village towards south. There is a Gurdwara inside the Village. The building remained abandoned from 1947 to 1990. Afterwards it was turned into a mosque by building minarets on it. It is called as "Jamia Chishtia Nizamia" but the people call it as gurdware wali maseet.

Planning tip

Best Time to Visit, November to March. Garh Fateh Shah is 3 km off the Chiniot–Jhang road. The survey found that the gurdwara, abandoned from 1947 to 1990, became Jamia Chishtia Nizamia mosque, known locally as the gurdware wali maseet, so dress and time a visit as for a mosque, avoiding prayer times.

Getting there, Inside Garh Fateh Shah village, 3 km north-east of the Chiniot–Jhang road; tongas are available.

What to Do

◆See the minarets added to the old building

◆Visit the saint's tomb outside the village

◆Visit respectfully; it is now a mosque

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