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The District derives its name from the
headquarters town of Faridkot founded by Mokalsi, grandson of
Raja Manj, who ruled this territory during the 13th century and
built a fort here. Among the men forced to work as laborers on
the construction of this fort was one Baba Farid. He was
observed to possess miraculous powers which were demonstrated
amongst other ways by the fact that the basket full of mud which
he was given to carry floated above his head without visible
support. He was, therefore allowed to depart. The name of the
place was changed to Faridkot after Baba Farid. It remained the
capital during the reign of Mokalsi's son Jairsi and Wairsi. The
history of the Faridkot District pertaining to the ancient
period has been traced to the Indus Valley Civilization. A few
sites explored in the Moga Tehsil (Now a separate District) link
it with Indus Valley Civilization sites explored in the Rupnagar
District. A vast area, including the present area of Faridkot
District was under the influence of Indus Valley Civilization.
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Gurudwara Tilla (Tilla) Baba Farid
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This is as old as the town-self. This place
is situated near the Qilla Mubarak. Baba Farid remained at this
place in meditation for 40 days before proceeding to Pakpattan.
Besides place of Tilla Baba Farid. A sacred piece of wood with
which Baba ji wiped his hands littered with mud has been
preserved to - date. Shabad Kirtan is recited get daily and
Langer is also served every day to the people visiting this
place. The poor also get daily langer, larger number of people
visit this holy place on every Thursday to pay their obeisance
to the great Sufi Saint.
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Gurudwara Godari Sahib
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This place is situated on the out skirts
about 4 km on Faridkot-Kotkapura road. It is believed that Baba
Sheikh Farid left his godari (Jacket) there before entering
Faridkot town. A beautiful gurdwara was constructed in 1982 and
a Sant Sarover was later constructed at this place. Large
numbers of people visit this place every Thursday and also take
bath in this Sarover.
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» Gurudwara Guru Ki Dhab
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10th
Guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Gobind Singh said to have visited this
place previously known as Doda Tal. This place is about 12 km
from Kotkapura on Kotkapura-Jaitu Road.
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Gurudwara Tibbi Sahib
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Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
is said to have visited Jaitu on 15th
April, 1706. Here Guru Ji stayed at a Sand Dune (Tibba) near
village Jaitu and practiced arrows shooting with other sikhs.
People congregate here on 10th
Phagun every year in memory of the sikhs
who scarified their lives during Jaitu Morcha and this is known
as Shaheedi Jor Mela.
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Gurudwara Godavarisar Patshahi Dasvin
village Dhillwan Kalan
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This Gurudwara is situated at a distance of 5
km from Kotkapura on Kotkapura-Bathinda Road. Guru Gobind singh
is said to have handed over his clothes to a Sodhi family in the
village. These clothes can still be seen with the Sodhi family.
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Qilla Mubarak
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The fort with its impressive architecture
still adorns the city of Faridkot. Its foundation is believed to
have been laid by Raja mokalsi, Raka Hamir Singh renovated it
and got it extended. Later ruler like Raja Bikram Singh. Raja
Balbir singh got constructed many new buildings. It housed the
royal Place. Tosha Khana, Modi Khana & Treasury Buildings. There
is a garden within the four walls of the fort. All the buildings
are very well build and well furnished.
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Raj Mahal
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‘Raj Mahal’ (Royal Palace) was built during
the reign of Maharaja Bikrama Singh during 1885-1889 under
supervision of the, then Crown Prince (Later Maharaja) Balbir
Singh, who incidentally was the first to move in and start
living in it. Spread over nearly 15 acres, it presented a
magnificent look with French design, dominating grassy lawns a
mid semi desert area of the State. Its entrance called “Raj
Deori” – itself is a heritage building of a vintage and now
houses Balbir Hospital.
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Darbar Ganj
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This beautiful bungalow is a well laid out
garden place. All the rooms are finished in the most modern
style. The guests from the sisterly states used Darbar Gang for
stay. The building has now been converted into Circuit House.
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Rajasthan and Sirhind Canals
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Rajasthan Canal and Sirhind Feeder passes
near the Faridkot town. Rajasthan canal was constructed during
the year1962 to carry the additional water from Sutluj and Beas
River at Hari Ke Pattan to dry areas of Punjab.
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» Fairy Cottage
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This cottage is situated 7 km from Faridkot
on Chahal Road. This beautiful cottage is constructed by
Maharaja Brijinder Singh in 1910-11.
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Bhaiya Sweets |
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Bhaiya Sweets is a well recognized name in
the field of Indian Sweets in northern India. Bhaiya Sweets is
very popular among its customers and we own this success to our
continuous drive to maintain high quality and passion for
customer satisfaction for the last 67 years. Bhaiya Sweets is a
family business since 1945. This was from a very small setup
started by Sh. Sohan Lal Chawla, who Shifted to Faridkot in 1944
from Kasoor(Now in Pakistan). He decided to start a sweet shop
in Fardikot, just as he was running in Kasoor. As Faridkot was
his in laws place, people in Faridkot used to call him Bhaiya Ji
(Jija Ji) with respect. So that's how the name "BHAIYA" came
into existence. We make Barfi using special recipe that has been
passed down to generations. Earlier Bhaiya Sohan Lal Chawla
started this business from small rehri. Due to high quality of
burfi the business started growing fast. Now the people who
arrive at Faridkot buy Burfi as gift for friends and relatives
and say Bhaiya's Burfi "A GIFT OF BABA SHEIKH FARID'S NAGARI"
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