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'''Guru Gobind Singh Marg''' is the historical route taken by tenth guru | [[Image:GGS_Marg_Map.jpg|thumb|right|Map of the route]]{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} | ||
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'''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]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/historical-gate-of-guru-gobind-singh-marg-cries-for-attention-712530|title = Historical gate of Guru Gobind Singh Marg cries for attention}}</ref> The 47 day journey is notable in the history of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.santsipahee.com/chamkaur.php |title=Time period at Anandpur Sahib and Chamkaur Sahib |publisher=santsipahee.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-24}}</ref> It measures about 577 kilometres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gurugobindsinghmarg.org/home/map.htm |title=Route map |publisher=Gurugobindsinghmarg.org |date= |accessdate=2011-10-24}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[File:Guru Gobind Singh Marg 1972 by Trilok Singh Chitarkar.jpg|thumb|Guru Gobind Singh Marg | [[File: Guru Gobind Singh Marg 1972 by Trilok Singh Chitarkar.jpg|thumb|Guru Gobind Singh Marg map, 1972]] | ||
Guru Gobind Singh Marg was inaugurated on April 10, 1973, with the efforts of [[Giani Zail Singh]], then the [[Chief Minister of Punjab (India)|Chief Minister]] of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gurugobindsinghmarg.org/home/heritage/heritage_preserved.htm |title=Heritage preserved |publisher=Gurugobindsinghmarg.org |date= |accessdate=2011-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Jeffrey |first=Robin |title=What’s Happening to India?: Punjab, Ethnic Conflict, and the Test for Federalism |date=Jul 27, 2016 |publisher=Springer |isbn=9781349234103 |pages=126–129 |chapter=Resolutions from Anandpur Sahib}}</ref> In 2006 it was proposed the road be extended to [[Nanded]], Maharashtra.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/15/stories/2006041513650300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060512092931/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/15/stories/2006041513650300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2006-05-12 |title=Other States / Punjab News : Guru Gobind Singh Marg to be extended to Nanded |date=2006-04-15 |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2011-10-24}}</ref> | |||
== Prominent landmarks == | == Prominent landmarks == | ||
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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.[1] The 47 day journey is notable in the history of Punjab.[2] It measures about 577 kilometres.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
Guru Gobind Singh Marg was inaugurated on April 10, 1973, with the efforts of Giani Zail Singh, then the Chief Minister of Punjab.[4][5] In 2006 it was proposed the road be extended to Nanded, Maharashtra.[6]
Prominent landmarks[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Historical gate of Guru Gobind Singh Marg cries for attention".
- ↑ "Time period at Anandpur Sahib and Chamkaur Sahib". santsipahee.com. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ↑ "Route map". Gurugobindsinghmarg.org. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ↑ "Heritage preserved". Gurugobindsinghmarg.org. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- ↑ Jeffrey, Robin (27 July 2016). "Resolutions from Anandpur Sahib". What’s Happening to India?: Punjab, Ethnic Conflict, and the Test for Federalism. Springer. pp. 126–129. ISBN 9781349234103.
- ↑ "Other States / Punjab News : Guru Gobind Singh Marg to be extended to Nanded". The Hindu. 15 April 2006. Archived from the original on 12 May 2006. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
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