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Lakhpat
is the last town situated at the western end of India, on the India-Pakistan
border, at the junction of Kori Creek and Rann of Kutch. Lakhpat
probably, derives its name from the prosperous maritime trade which
generated a daily income of one Lakh (1,00,000) Kori, an old curency
of Kutch State. Another legend says that it was founded by Rao Lakha,
so it is named Lakhpat.
Lakhpat is fortified town with high walls, several gates and bastions
made out of hard stone. After a short period of prosperity, Lakhpat
lost is maritime signfincance in 1851 AD, when the Sindhu river
changed its course. Once a thriving town with population of 15,000,
is today a deserted town with only few families livign here.
The interesting structures at Lakhpat are teh tomb of Gosh Muhammad
and Sikh Gurudwara. Gosh Muhammad was a famous saint revered equally
by Hindus and Muslims. A beautiful tomb was constructed using local
hard black stone, after his death in 1855 AD. It is an octagonal,
domed structure with four entrances. The corner pilasters, foliated
arches on each side, door jams and niches are exquisitely carved
using floral mortifs and the tree of life. Inner walls are decorated
with verses from the Koran using beautiful calligraphy.It is one
of teh sacred places associated with life of Guru Nanak Sahib, the
founder of the Sikh religion, as it is believed that he embarked
for Haj to Mecca from Lakhpat. The gurudwara here was constructed
to commemorate this event, and it is visited by Sikhs throughout
the year.
Other interesting structure at Lakhpat are: the mosque, a structure
for keeping Tajia (a Muslim religious float) and number of Hindu
temples.
Lakhpat
is the last town situated at the western end of India, on the India-Pakistan
border, at the junction of Kori Creek and Rann of Kutch. Lakhpat
probably, derives its name from the prosperous maritime trade which
generated a daily income of one Lakh (1,00,000) Kori, an old curency
of Kutch State. Another legend says that it was founded by Rao Lakha,
so it is named Lakhpat.
