Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib
Religion
Affiliation	Sikhism
District	Rupnagar
Festival	Hola Mahalla
Location
Location	Anandpur Sahib
State	Punjab
Country	India
Architecture
Style	Sikh architecture

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Gurdwara Qila Anandgarh Sahib, alternatively spelt as Anandgarh Qila, is a gurdwara in the city of Anandpur Sahib, Rupnagar district, Punjab, India and This gurdwara is located near Virasat-e-Khalsa museum. ^[1] This gurdwara was one of the five forts of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs.

History

This Gurdwara was one of the five forts constructed by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib for the defense of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh spent 25 years at Anandgarh Qila. This fort was built by Guru Gobind Singh to fight battles with hill Rajas and Mughals.^{[ citation needed]}

Forts

The Qilas (meaning "fortress"), constructed by Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib are: ^[2]

1. Takht Kesgarh Sahib Qila at the center (now a Takhat)

2. Anandgarh Qila (fort of bliss)

3. Lohgarh Qila (fort of steel)

4. Holgarh Qila (fort of colour)

5. Fatehgarh Qila (fort of victory)

6. Taragarh Qila (fort of stars)

All the Qilas were joined together with earthworks and tunnels. All Qila Situated at Anandpur Sahib. The original structures of the forts were destroyed by Kar Seva renovators in the 20th century and marble Gurdwaras were constructed in their former location.

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