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Machhiwara Forest
Machhiwara, also spelled Macchivara, was a historical jungle located in the Punjab region near the bank of the Sutlej river near the present-day Ludhiana district in Punjab, India. The Machhiwara jungle should not be confused with the Lakhi Jungle that existed near Bathinda. Etymology The name 'Machhiwara' is derived from ''machi'', which is the Punjabi word for fish and came as a result of the fishermen who resided in the area. History The jungle formed in a region near the bank of the Sutlej river. The jungle was filled with thorny vegetation and existed during the time period of Guru Gobind Singh. The jungle was located near a village, also called Machhiwara (now a town). In the aftermath of the Battle of Chamkaur, the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, became separated from the rest of his entourage and became lost in the Machhiwara jungle after leaving from Chamkaur in December 1705. The guru was without food, shelter, or a mount during his trek through the jungle. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machhiwara
Machhiwara is one of the developing cities in the Samrala tehsil of Ludhiana district in the Indian state of Punjab. Machhiwara is famous for Gurudwara Sri Charan Kanwal Sahib associated with Guru Gobind Singh ji and named after the Guru's feet that are compared to the lotus flower. The Ghorewaha were given the title of Mian by Emperor Jehangir. During Emperor Akbar's time, the Ghorewaha Raja was Rana Udho II, The Raja of Machhiwara, Rana Udho actively assisted Emperor Akbar in his fight for the Delhi Throne, he captured the rebellious Bairam Khan and subsequently the Raja was allowed to retain the Jagir of Rahon worth 750 villages. The division of the Ghorewaha country took place after Rana Udho's death when all the Branches were Hindu, including that of the famed Rai Rup Chand. The principal Jagirs were taken, Rahon by the Tikka and Jadla by Bhoj Singh, who returned from Jaipur. History Machhiwara name came from ''machhi'' (fish) + ''wara'' (ground). Satluj River runs 13 km ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pashtuns
Pashtuns (, , ; ;), also known as Pakhtuns, or Pathans, are an Iranian peoples, Iranic ethnic group primarily residing in southern and eastern Afghanistan and northwestern Pakistan. They were historically also referred to as Afghan (ethnonym), Afghans until 1964 after the term's meaning had become a demonym for all citizens of Afghanistan regardless of their ethnic groups in Afghanistan, ethnic group. The Pashtuns speak the Pashto, Pashto language, which belongs to the Eastern Iranian languages, Eastern Iranian branch of the Iranian languages, Iranian language family. Additionally, Dari serves as the second language of Pashtuns in Afghanistan, while those in Pakistan speak Urdu and English. In India, the majority of those of Pashtun descent have lost the ability to speak Pashto and instead speak Hindi and other regional languages. There are an estimated 350–400 Pashtun tribes, Pashtun tribes and clans with a Theories of Pashtun origin, variety of origin theories. In 2021 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guru Gobind Singh Marg
Guru Gobind Singh Marg is the historical route taken by the tenth Sikh guru Gobind Singh from Anandpur Sahib to Talwandi Sabo in 1705, considered a holy journey in Sikhism. The 47 day journey is notable in the history of Punjab. It measures about 577 kilometres. History Guru Gobind Singh Marg was inaugurated on April 10, 1973, with the efforts of Giani Zail Singh, then the Chief Minister of Punjab. In 2006 it was proposed the road be extended to Nanded, Maharashtra. Prominent landmarks Prominent Gurdwaras connected by this highway are Anandpur Sahib, Parivar Vichora, Bhatha Sahib, Chamkaur Sahib, Machhiwara, Alamgir Sahib, Raikot, Dina Kangar, Kotkapura, Muktsar and Talwandi Sabo. See also * Battle of Chamkaur * Battle of Muktsar * Saka Sirhind The Saka Sirhind (Punjabi: ਸਾਕਾ ਸਰਹਿੰਦ) or the Nikke Sahibzada Saka (Punjabi: ਨਿੱਕੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦੇ ਸਾਕਾ) refers to the martyrdom (Shaheedi) of the two sons of Guru Go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of Machhiwara
The Battle of Machhiwarra was fought between Mughal Empire and Suri Empire in 1555. Background After the death of Islam Shah Suri, the Suri Empire was in a civil war where various contenders to the throne fought each other for supremacy. Sikandar Shah Suri was occupied with his struggle against Ibrahim Shah Suri when Humayun mobilized an army from Kabul. He captured Rohtas Fort and Lahore in February 1555. Another detachment of his forces captured Dipalpur and Jalandhar. Their advance division proceeded towards Sirhind. Battle Sikandar sent a force of 30,000 under Naseeb Khan and Tartar Khan to intercept them but they were defeated by the Mughal Army at Machhiwara opening the way to Sirhind which was occupied by the Mughals. Aftermath Humayun continued his campaign into Sur lands, and the subsequent victory at the Battle of Sirhind allowed Humayun to reestablish the Mughal Empire. References Machhiwara 1555 1555 in India Machhiwara Machhiwara is one of the devel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee ( SGPC; Supreme Gurdwara Management Committee) is an organization in India responsible for the management of ''gurdwaras'', Sikh places of worship, in the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and the union territory of Chandigarh. SGPC also administers Darbar Sahib in Amritsar. The SGPC is governed by the president of SGPC. The SGPC manages the security, financial, facility maintenance and religious aspects of Gurdwaras as well as keeping archaeologically rare and sacred artifacts, including weapons, clothes, books and writings of the Sikh Gurus. Bibi Jagir Kaur became the first woman to be elected president of the SGPC for the second time in September 2004. She had held the same post from March 1999 to November 2000. History Foundation In 1920 the emerging Akali leadership summoned a general assembly of the Sikhs holding all shades of opinion on 15 November 1920 in vicinity of the Akal Takht in Amritsar. The purpose of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mattewara
Mattewara is an Old-growth forest, ancient forest located in Punjab, India near Ludhiana and the Sutlej, Sutlej river. The forest protects Ludhiana from floods, absorbs air-borne pollution emitted by industries in the area, and cleans the local air. It is currently designated as a protected forest-range. Description Mattewara forest is spread over an area of over 2,300 acres. Many animal species can be found inhabiting it, such as birds, monkeys, deer, Sambar deer, sambar, antelopes, wild boar, nilgai, and Peafowl, peacocks. The Botanical and Butterfly Garden, maintained by the Forest Division of Ludhiana, is located within it. As per senior wildlife officer Khushwinder Singh Gill, the forest acts as a wildlife corridor for big cats, such as leopards travelling through the jungles of the Anandpur Sahib, Anandpur and Rupnagar, Ropar areas. Protection status The forest is currently designated under the protected forest category. However, it is not designated as a reserved fores ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
