Gobindgarh fort

Gobindgarh fort is the fort with great historical history and is located in the heart of the city Amritsar in

the indian state of Punjab. The fort is being developed as the unique live museum, the repository of
Punjab’s culture and history. The fort was earlier occupied by the army but now is open for the public
from 10th February 2017.

The Gobindgarh fort was popularly known as the ‘Bhangian Da Qila’. This fort is located in the
perimeter of 1000m and is made up of lime and bricks.
History

In the 18th century, Punjab region was ruled by clans called misls. This fort  was originally built by, the
local chieftain, Gujjar Singh Bhangi in the 18th century. Maharaja Ranjit Singh renamed the fort-
Gobindgarh fort, after the 10th Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. In 1805, Maharaja Ranjit Singh strengthened
the fort. One of the main reasons to upright the fort was to protect Harmandir Sahib and the city from the
attackers using the Grand Trunk road.

Gujjar Singh Bhangi was the owner of the fort till 1809. However when the financial position of the misl
collapsed in 1809 then the minor ruler ‘Gurdit Singh Bhangi’ who was the descendant of Gujjar Singh
ruled Amritsar with the cooperation and assistance of his mother Mai Sukha. In this way Gobindgarh fort
came to be known as one of the historical forts in Punjab.  

Attractions of the Fort

Sher e Punjab -The fort have has various attractive spots.You may see a 7D show based on the life of
Maharaja Ranjit Singh that drives you back to the 19th century in intentness leaving you captivated and
is called Sher e Punjab.

Toshakhana . Coin museum - The Toshakhana, which once stored the  Kohinoor diamond, is now a

home for old and rare coins including a replica of the Kohinoor which was worn by the Maharaja Ranjit
Singh. The coin museum consists of circular structure of the roof that was made with the use of the
original nanakshahi bricks and is unharmed till date.

Spirit of Punjab - A stage that keeps the fort alive all day long with live performances of traditional
Punjabi cultural dances- bhangra, gatka, gidda, comedy, games, dholi etc.The stage gives the platform
to show up the talent of youth and various awards are awarded.

Ambarsari Zaika - People are engaged in the various food shops and stalls that offer the taste of
Amritsari and Punjabi cuisines. Punjab is famous for its richness in food.

Haat Bazaar - while one explore the Gobindgarh fort, one can feast your eyes in Haat Bazaar that offers
fares right from phulkaris, juttis, shawls, antiques and various cultural things to purchase them.
Whispering Walls - Kanda Boldiyan Ne or Whispering Walls is a show which is organised in the fort using
state of the art projection mapping technologies and laser lights. A show of this quality has never before
been displayed in India and it states that it is spectacular. This show is held every evening after sunset.

The Gobindgarh fort

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