Fatehgarh Sahib
Fatehgarh Sahib is a district in the State of Punjab in India. This district derives its name from a famous gurudwara named Fatehgarh Sahib.The main Gurudwara commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's young sons, who were walled in on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for not converting to Islam. The Gurudwara Jyot Swarup nearby stands on the spot where the martyrs were cremated.
The district is bounded by Ludhiana and Ropar in the North, Patiala in the South, parts of Ropar and Patiala in the East and parts of Ludhiana and Sangrur in the West. It is situated between 30 degree-38' North 16 degree-27' East.
History
The historic and pious District of Fatehgarh Sahib came into existence with effect from 13th April, 1992 , Baisakhi Day deriving its name from Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh.Politics
Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies and their areas after delimitation order of 200854 Bassi Pathana Vidhan Sabha Constituency (SC) - Bassi Pathana Tehsil & Khamanon Tehsil.
55 Fatehgarh Sahib Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Fatehgarh Sahib Tehsil.
56 Amloh Vidhan Sabha Constituency - Amloh Tehsil.
Places of interest
Aam Khas Bagh, Sanghol, Floating Resaurant Sirhind, Ustad di Mazar, Shahgird di Mazar, Sirhind, Bassi Pathana, Amloh, Khamano, Mandi Gobindgarh, Haveli Todar Mal, Mosque of Sadhana Kasai at sirhind, Sant Namdev Temple at Bassi Pathana, Mata Chakreshvri Devi Jain Temple, Das Nami Akhara, Tomb of Nabis at Bras, Rauza Sharif, Gurudwara Shaheed Ganj, Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup