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Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Qila Anandgarh Sahib, is a gurdwara in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India. Located near Virasat-e-Khalsa museum, it was one of the five forts of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs.
History
This Gurdwara was one of the five forts constructed by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib for the defense of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh spent 25 years at Anandgarh Qila. This fort was built by Guru Gobind Singh to fight battles with hill Rajas and Mughal Empire and At this place, Guru Gobind Singh Ji fought many battles with Mughals and hill Rajas. It is the highest fort of Anandpur Sahib, which is located on the hill since ancient times.
= Forts
=The Qilas (meaning "fortress"), constructed by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib are:
1. Takht Kesgarh Sahib Qila at the center (now a Takhat)
2. Anandgarh Qila (fort of bliss)
3. Lohgarh Qila (fort of steel)
4. Holgarh Qila (fort of colour)
5. Fatehgarh Qila (fort of victory)
6. Taragarh Qila (fort of stars)
All the Qilas were joined together with earthworks and tunnels. All Qila Situated at Anandpur Sahib. The original structures of the forts were destroyed by Kar Seva renovators in the 20th century and marble Gurdwaras were constructed in their former location.
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References
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- Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib
- List of gurdwaras
- Anandpur Sahib
- Takht Kesgarh Sahib
- Naura, India
- Jainism and Sikhism
