![]() History of Gurdaspur District Gurdaspur District was formed by Guriya Ji. Early history of Gurdaspur District is not very clear. However, it states that Gurdaspur District was ruled by Jayapal and Anandpal of Shahi dynasty. Kalanaur, a town in this district, was attacked twice in 14th and 16th centuries AD. Gurdaspur District saw the rise of Sikh power in the region. After the independence of the country, majority of the Muslim population went to Pakistan. Geography of Gurdaspur District The major geographical features of Gurdaspur District include vast hilly terrains, undulating plain lands and flood plains. ![]() Education in Gurdaspur District Educational facilities in Gurdaspur District are quite good. There are around 119 Government Senior Secondary Schools, 125 Government High Schools and 240 Government Middle Schools. There are several degree colleges like Bearing Union Christian College, Sikh National College, M.S.D.R.S.D. College, Govt. College, Gurdaspur, Govt. College, and more. Tourism in Gurdaspur District Tourism in Gurdaspur District mainly includes visits to its various shrines and Gurudwaras. Gurdaspur District is known for its ancient temples and Gurudwaras and it generally offers pilgrimage tourism to its travellers. The main attractions of Gurdaspur District are Mahakaleshwar Temple at Kalanaur, Barath Sahib, Dera Baba Nanak, Achal Sahib, Achaleshwar Temple, Gurudwara Sri Kandh Sahib, Dhianpur Shrine, Mukeshwar Temple at Shahpur Kandi, Pandori Dham Temple, Shrine of Dhianpur Sri Baba Lal Dyal Ji and Gurudwara Chola Sahib Dera Baba Nanak. One of the main attractions of Gurdaspur District is Takht - I - Akbari, the coronation site of Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556 - 1605 AD). He was coroneted as the Emperor of Hindustan on 14th February 1556 AD. Akbar the great Mughal Emperor 1556 - 1605 was coronated at a place situated at a distance of 2 Kms East of Kalanaur. Chhinjh Mela and Baisakhi fair are two of the prominent attractions of Gurdaspur District. |
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Gurdaspur District