Tag Results: Amritsar
Stories That Make India
The Historical Site of Pul Kanjri
Not far from the city of Amritsar is a site that hides the tales and history of the great Sikh empire builder, Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the courtesan Moran, who went on to become his beloved queen. We explore Pul Kanjri and its fascinating story..
Stories That Make India
Gobindgarh Fort: Bastion of the Sikh Empire
While the capital of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s kingdom was Lahore, the Gobindgarh Fort of Amritsar was at the heart of his empire. We trace the fascinating story of this great fort, which also protected the Harmandir Sahib, the holiest shrine in Sikhism..
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The Golden Temple: Let There Be Light
The fabulous image of the Golden Temple illuminated at night is firmly imprinted in our minds. But the shrine was electrified only after a seething controversy engulfed the Sikh community. Catch the twists and turns in this battle of diya versus light bulb.
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Clock Tower of Amritsar: Casting a Long Shadow
For more than 70 years, the Lal Chabutra defined Amritsar’s skyline, casting an imperial shadow over the Golden Temple. Why was it really built? Catch the story of the city’s clock tower and the heartburn it caused the Sikhs