The shrine is located in the town of
Nankana Sahib, approximately 65 kilometres from
Lahore. Nankana Sahib had previously been known as Rāi Bhoi Kī Talvaṇḍī,[6] but was eventually renamed in honour of
Guru Nanak.
The gurdwara forms part of an ensemble of nine important gurdwaras in Nankana Sahib.[8] The shrine is frequently visited by Sikh yatris as part of a pilgrimage route in Pakistan.
Gudrwara Janam Asthan
History
The first gurdwara is believed to have been built at the site in the 16th century by the grandson of Guru Nanak, Baba Dharam Chand.[8] The current gurdwara was built by
Ranjit Singh in the 19th century.[9]
1921 Massacre
86 Sikhs were killed during the 20 February 1921
Nankana massacre,[10] which took place after a confrontation between supporters of the gurdwara's manager, Mahant Narayan Das, and members of the reformist
Akali movement who accused him of both corruption and sexual impropriety.
Conservation
The gurdwara complex is listed on the Protected Heritage Monuments of the Archaeology Department of Punjab.[11]