Jahaz Haveli (Diwan Todar Mal Haveli)

Jahaz Haveli, also known as Diwan Todar Mal Haveli, is a historic mansion located in Sirhind, Fatehgarh Sahib district, Punjab. Built in the Mughal period, it was the residence of Diwan Todar Mal, a Jain merchant and diwan in the court of Sirhind. It is notable for its Mughal-style brick architecture and its association with Sikh history, and is recognized as a protected heritage site.

Visitors can expect to see the remains of a large brick haveli built in Mughal architectural style, with arched entrances, ruined halls and high walls. The structure is partially in ruins and under conservation, set within the town of Sirhind. Visitors can walk through the outer and inner areas, view the architecture, take photographs, and learn about its historical association through information boards on site.

Jahaz Haveli was built during the Mughal period and served as the residence of Diwan Todar Mal, a Jain merchant who served as diwan to Nawab Wazir Khan of Sirhind. He is historically noted for arranging land for the cremation of the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Gujri in 1704 by offering gold coins. The haveli reflects the wealth and status of its owner and the architecture of that period.

The haveli holds cultural and religious significance for visitors, particularly those interested in Sikh heritage, as it commemorates the devotion and sacrifice associated with Diwan Todar Mal. It is visited as part of the heritage circuit of Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib and represents the shared cultural history of the region.