A fair is held on January 17 and 18 for two days every year to
commemorate the martyrdom of 66 Namdharis. Under the orders of the British
authority, 49 Namdharis were blown away with canons and one cut down by sword on
17 January 1872 without trial. Another sixteen were blown away by canons after
summary trial on 18 January 1872.
A fair known as Mela Hazrat Sheikh Sadr-u-Din is also held in May-June and
September-October for one day each in the memory of Sheikh Sadr-u-Din who
founded the Malerkotla State during the time of Behlol Lodhi, People belonging
to all communities attend this fair. Visitors from other districts also come to
attend this fair. Offerings of he-goats are also made.
The Other places worth seeing in Malerkotla town are:
Sheesh Mahal: It was the residence of the Nawab of Malerkotla. In this palace,
glass has been used extensively hence known as sheesh Mahal.
Jama Masjid: The Masjid is an old building of the town built during the times of
princely State. It is still very well maintained.
