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Gujranwala District · Punjab, Pakistan
Samadh of Sardar Mahan Singh, Gujranwala
The samadh of Mahan Singh, Ranjit Singh's father, built by the Maharaja in a corner of Sheranwala Bagh.
Mahan Singh led the Sukerchakia Misl, allied with other Sikh sardars and laid the foundation of a large Sikh state; he died in Gujranwala in 1792.
Why go
- ✦The samadh of Mahan Singh, father of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- ✦Built by Ranjit Singh in his father's memory
- ✦Mahan Singh led the Sukerchakia Misl and died in Gujranwala in 1792
History
Sardar Mahan Singh was born in the house of Charrat Singh in Samvat 1760. In 1722 AD. He took the reins of his Misl, forged an alliance with many Sikh Sardars of Punjab and laid the foundation of a big Sikh State. His son Sardar Ranjit Singh expanded this state and became the ruler of Punjab and Sher-e-Punjab (Lion of Punjab). Sardar Mahan Singh died in 1792 AD at Gujranwala. The present building was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the memory of his father. It is located in one corner of famous Sheranwala Bagh of Gujranwala.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to March, when Sheranwala Bagh is pleasant for a stroll. The samadh of Ranjit Singh's father, built by the Maharaja, is in one corner of the garden.
Getting there, In a corner of Sheranwala Bagh, Gujranwala city.
What to Do
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