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How To Reach Jahazi Haveli
Ropar (Rupnagar), Punjab, India
Jahazi Haveli, located in the historic town of Sirhind, is not just a building; it is a profound symbol of compassion, sacrifice, and justice. This ancient mansion, now a protected monument, is famously associated with Diwan Todar Mal, a wealthy and devout Sikh merchant who served in the court of Na wab Wazir Khan of Sirhind during the early 18th century. The story of this haveli is inextricably linked to the martyrdom of the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, and their grandmother, Mata Gujri. After the Sahibzadas were bricked alive and their grandmother passed away due to grief, no one in Sirhind was willing to perform their last rites out of fear of Wazir Khan. Diwan Todar Mal, a deeply religious and courageous man, stepped forward to undertake this sacred duty. When he approached Wazir Khan for a piece of land to cremate the bodies, the Nawab, in a bid to insult him and make the task impossible, imposed a cruel and impossible condition. He declared that Todar Mal could have a piece of land "the size of a single palm" and that he would have to purchase it by covering the entire area with gold coins. The price was deliberately exorbitant, designed to break the will of any person, no matter how wealthy. Undeterred, Diwan Todar Mal went to his home, the very Jahazi Haveli, and took out his entire fortune of gold coins. He meticulously placed the coins on the ground, standing on their edge to cover the largest possible area with his limited resources. This act of immense sacrifice, a true test of his devotion, is what makes his name immortal in Sikh history. He was able to purchase a small piece of land, on which the mortal remains of the three martyrs were cremated. This spot is now the revered Gurudwara Jyoti Sarup. The Jahazi Haveli itself is an architectural wonder, though in a state of disrepair for many years. It is believed to have been named "Jahazi" (meaning "ship" in Persian) due to its unique architectural style, which resembles a ship from a distance. The mansion's structure is a large three-story building with a grand courtyard and multiple rooms. Over the centuries, it suffered from neglect and was nearly lost to history. However, in recent years, the Sikh community, with the support of local and international organizations, undertook a monumental effort to restore the haveli to its former glory. The restoration project was a meticulous and painstaking process, with craftsmen and historians working together to preserve the original structure and materials while making it accessible to visitors. Today, the Jahazi Haveli stands as a museum and a monument of immense significance. It provides visitors with a tangible connection to the past, allowing them to walk the same halls where Diwan Todar Mal lived and made his momentous decision. The haveli?s story is a powerful reminder of the virtues of courage, selflessness, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of tyranny. It is a place of pilgrimage and historical education, drawing people from all over the world who wish to honor the memory of the great diwan and the martyrs of Sirhind.
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Jahazi Haveli is located in Sirhind, a short distance from Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib. It is easily accessible from Sirhind Junction railway station and the local bus stand by auto-rickshaw or taxi. The routes are well-known to local drivers.

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