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Gujranwala
Gujranwala District · Punjab, Pakistan
Samadh of Sardar Charat Singh, Gujranwala
The samadh of Charat Singh, founder of the Sukerchakia Misl and grandfather of Ranjit Singh.
He captured Gujranwala and built a Sikh principality before dying when his matchlock burst. Houses now stand inside what looks like a mansion gate.
Why go
- ✦Samadh of Charat Singh, founder of the Sukerchakia Misl
- ✦Grandfather of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- ✦Behind what looks like a mansion gate
History
It appears to be the gate o a mansion. Presently there are few houses inside it. 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, November to March. The samadh of Charat Singh, grandfather of Ranjit Singh, is in Gujranwala, inside what looks like a mansion gate; it pairs with the samadh of Mahan Singh in Sheranwala Bagh.
Getting there, In Gujranwala city, near the samadh of Sardar Mahan Singh.
What to Do
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