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Samadh Sardar Charrat Singh
The samadh of Sardar Charrat Singh is behind Sheranwala Bagh on G.T. road inside Gujranwala city.
It appears to be the gate o a mansion. Presently there are few houses inside it. There used to be a Baradari (Summer house with 12 entrances) built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh which has vanished now. Sardar Charrat Singh was the founder of Succur Chakian Misl and gr andfather of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was born in Samvat 1779 and fought a life long battle for the establishment of Khalsa Raj. He captured Gujranwala and succeeded in establishing a Sikh principality over a large area. He died in Samvat 1832 (1722 AD) when his matchlock accidently exploded. The building of Samadh is strong and beautifully built.
Why go
- ✦Sikh heritage
- ✦history
- ✦architecture
History
It appears to be the gate o a mansion. Presently there are few houses inside it. There used to be a Baradari (Summer house with 12 entrances) built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh which has vanished now. Sardar Charrat Singh was the founder of Succur Chakian Misl and gr andfather of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. He was born in Samvat 1779 and fought a life long battle for the establishment of Khalsa Raj. He captured Gujranwala and succeeded in establishing a Sikh principality over a large area. He died in Samvat 1832 (1722 AD) when his matchlock accidently exploded. The building of Samadh is strong and beautifully built.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, Year-round; confirm local conditions and any festival dates before travel.
Getting there, In or near Gujranwala, Punjab; confirm current local access before visiting.
