CONSTRUCTION OF FORTS

Guru Gobind Singh left Anandpur Sahib in October 1684 for duration of three years during which he laid the foundation of Paunta Sahib. He returned back to Anandpur Sahib on October 1687. During this period the city became very much isolated and there were no activities. Coming back of the master once again converted the place into the hub of activities. Lot of construction work was done during this period. Guru realized to the fact that later on this place would be the field for various battles to be fought. He built the forts of "Holgarh", and "Lohgarh" near the banks of river Satluj. Fatehgarh was built on river Charanganga, at a certain distance KeshGarh, and at the highest place Fort Anandgarh was established. Already established Arms factory of making weapons started working at a faster pace. Forts were built in such a way as to prevent the enemy from reaching the city.