Which district is known as ‘City of Gurdwaras’?

Sonipat
Kaithal
Sirsa
Hisar

The correct answer is C. Sirsa.

Sirsa is a city in the Indian state of Haryana. It is the headquarters of Sirsa district. The city is located on the banks of the Ghaggar River, about 250 kilometers (160 mi) northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh.

Sirsa is known as the “City of Gurdwaras” because it is home to a number of important Sikh shrines, including the Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib, the Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak, and the Gurdwara Patshahi 7.

The Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib is a historical gurdwara located in Sirsa. It was built on the site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, defeated the Mughal army in the Battle of Chamkaur Sahib in 1705.

The Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak is a gurdwara located in Sirsa. It was built on the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Guru of Sikhism, spent some time during his travels.

The Gurdwara Patshahi 7 is a gurdwara located in Sirsa. It was built on the site where Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Guru of Sikhism, stayed during his visit to Sirsa.

In addition to its religious significance, Sirsa is also an important commercial and industrial center. The city is home to a number of factories and industries, including textile mills, sugar mills, and rice mills.

Sirsa is also a major transportation hub. The city is connected to other parts of India by road, rail, and air.

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