Guru Gobind Singh Marg

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Map of the route

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Script error: No such module "Sidebar". 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

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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.[4] In 2006 it was proposed the road be extended to Nanded, Maharashtra.[5]

Prominent landmarks

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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

References

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