Bajwara

Bajwara Fort, Hoshiarpur

Bajwara is an old historic town situated in Hoshiarpur District.[1][2] It is birthplace of Mata Sundri, second wife of Guru Gobind Singh.

History

This town was founded by Baiju Bawra.[3] This was place from where Pathans keep eye on Hill Rulers. Raja Sansar Chand build a fort known as Bajwara Fort. This place got developed till 18th Century before it come into hands of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Birth and Marriage place of Mata Sundri

References

  1. ↑ Page 476, World Perspectives on Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Gaṅgā Rām Garg, Concept Publishing Company, Jan 1, 1984 - Arya-Samaj
  2. ↑ Punjab District Gazetteers: Supplement, Punjab (India), Controller of Print. and Stationery, 1980
  3. ↑ Retrieved from Municipal Committee website, Hoshiarpur: Official Website

Coordinates: 30°44′N 76°46′E / 30.733°N 76.767°E

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