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GURDWARA SRI DAMDAMA SAHIB CHAMKAUR SAHIB is situated in the Chamkaur Sahib Town in Ropar Distt. On 6 POh Samat 1761, in night, SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI, left the fort of Shri Anandpur Sahib and crossed the River Sirsa and reached Ropar through Burj Majra. On 7 Poh Samat 1761, He reached at this place. GURU SAHIB send his 5 singhs to Rai Jagat singh, who was the owner of the garhi, to ask him for shelter for some time. Singhs went to Jagat singh and conveyed the message of GURU SAHIB and also said that GURU SAHIB is in the orchid which is situated outside the town.
On listening this Rai Jagat got scared from the Muslim troops, He just ignored them and said that he is unable to give his offerings and is not worth to take care of GURU SAHIB. After listening to Jagat singh's answer Sikhs returned to GURU SAHIB and told whole conversation. Then GURU SAHIB sent one sikh with 50 coins again to that place. Singhs requested Jagat Singh's younger brother Roop chand to give his place. Roop chand took 50 coins and gave his half share in that Garhi. GURU SAHIB with his 2 sons and 40 singhs moved to that Garhi. on this Rai Jagat informed the mughal troops in Roop Nagar which were searching for GURU SAHIB. The troops reached the ghari and surrounded the area. By seeing this GURU SAHIB prepared his singhs for the war which is Called The Battle of Chamkaur.

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GURDWARA SRI DAMDAMA SAHIB, CHAMKAUR SAHIB

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  • SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH JI

  • Address :-
    Chamkaur sahib
    District :- Ropar
    State :- Punjab.
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