Jahaz Haweli Diwan TodarMal — Attraction in Punjab

The Haveli Todar Mal is situated within the premises of Gurudwara Fatehgarh Sahib. It was built in the 17th century and is also popularly known as Jahaz Mahal or Jahaz Haveli. The haveli is located in Harnam Nagar, on the eastern side of the Sirhind-Ropar Railway Line. The present-day Sirhind has the remains of the Haveli of Devan Todar Mal, which is believed to have been one beautiful building during its hay day. The lavish structure has been taken over by SGPC (Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee) and is being restored with the help of the Punjab Government and INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Culture Heritage).

Todar Mal was a local businessman and an ardent follower of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He went on to become the Diwan in the court of the ruler of Sirhind during the Mughal reign, Nawab Wazir Khan. He is lauded to this day for defying the Mughals and buying the land for the cremation of Guru Ji’s young, martyred sons and his mother. The Haveli of Todar Mal structure is built entirely out of Sirhindi bricks. The entire premise of the haveli is decorated with several fountains and pools. Every single structure sticks true to the architectural brilliance of this palace. There is also a huge reception area designed to receive guests and meet...

Haveli Todar Mal is also known as Jahaz Haveli or Jahaz Mahal is the 17th century residence. Modern historians have tried to identify Seth Todar Mall as a son or later descendant of Raja Todar Mall, of Sirhind, who won renown as an administrator under the Mughal emperors, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb, and who, according to Shah Nawaz Khan, Ma'asir ulUmara, lived up to 1076 AH/AD 1666. To perpetuate the memory of the noble-minded Seth, a road in Sirhind town and a hall in Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib have now been named after him. The Haveli Todar Mal also known as Jahaz Haveli is situated on the eastern side of Sirhind-Ropar Railway Line just 1 kilometre away from Fatehgarh Sahib. These are the remains of the Haveli of Devan Todar Mal, and a fine building it must have been in its hay day. Todar Mal was a true Sikh of Guru Gobind Singh. In the dark days when Guru Sahib made his way through the jungles of Machhiwara, and his younger sons were put on trial by Zikharia Khan many Sikhs betrayed the Guru.

Diwan Todar Mall was a wealthy Hindu merchant of Sirhind, who on the 13 December 1705 performed the cremation of the three martyred bodies of the two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Zorawar Singh aged about 6, Fateh Singh aged about 9 and their...

Diwan Todar Mal in his life time paid the greatest tribute to Sikh community by purchasing piece of land at the substantial cost for the cremation of two younger Sahibzada's Baba Zorawar Singh, Baba Fateh Singh and Mata Gujri ji (Younger sons & Mother o 10th Guru of Sikhs Guru Gobind Singh). He had to cover the whole piece of land with gold coins in a vertical position. Later He had to bear the brunt Wazir Khan (The Nawab of Sirhind) wrath In Result He and his family had to abandon the haveli soon after and themselves faded into oblivion with dilapidated building being their only reminde. The haveli was left untouched out of respect for Diwan Todar Mal. The Haveli also known as Jahaz Haveli is situated on the Eastren side of Sirhind-Ropar Railway Line just 1 KM away from Fatehgarh Sahib. These are the remains of the Haveli of Devan Todar Mal and a fine building it must have been in its hay day. It is made of Sirhindi bricks. Even today Diwan Todar Mal is deeply respected by the Sikhs and a Gate in City & Diwan Todar Mal Jain Memorial Hall has been constructed at historic Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib. A Road be renamed after...