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Guru ka Tal
Guru ka Tal is a historical Sikh pilgrimage place dedicated
to the memory of ninth Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahudar Ji.
Architecture
Guru ka Tal is near Sikandra in Agra. The Gurudwara There were twelve towers in the Tal, but only eight tow-
was built over the place where the Guru Tegh Bahadur ers have survived the test of time and have now been
laid down his arms to offer arrest to Aurangazeb, the retrieved. This red stone structure bears similarity to
Mughal Emperor. Several devotees gather every year to many other magnificent structures of the Mughals like
pay homage to the great Sikh guru in this Gurudwara. the Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri etc.
History See also
This historic structure dates back to the 17th century. • Taj Mahal
Earlier it was a Tal (reservoir) in the area near Sikandra. • Agra Fort
It was built in 1610 AD to collect and conserve rainwater
in Agra during Jehangir reign. The water of the reservoir
was used for irrigation purposes during the dry season.
External links
The reservoir was ornamented with stone carvings. This • Aerial View of Guru Ka Tal
is said to be the place where the Guru Tegh Bahadur laid • Gurudwara, Guru Ka Tal, Agra
down his arms to offer arrest to Aurangazeb. The Gurud- • http://archnet.org/library/documents/one-
wara called Guru Ka Taal was built in 1970s due to the document.jsp?document_id=4923
contributions and arduous efforts of Sant Sadhu Singh
Mauni.
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