Located in the scenic Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Rajouri is a district of composite cultural heritage, in which people of various castes and creeds live in a cordial atmosphere. The Sikh population in the district is about 15000.
This tiny minority comprises only 2.42% of the total population of the district. However, the Sikh community of Rajouri has maintained their distinct identity and cultural heritage. A number of Gurdwaras exist in the district, but Gurudwara Chatti Padshahi Rajouri is a very important religious place which has been constructed in the memory of 6th Guru Hargobind Sahib ji (1595-1646) who stayed at this place in 1616 AD when he was on the way to Kashmir along with the Caravan of Emperor Jahangir.
Raja Tajuddin Khan a.k.a. Raja Chatter Shena, a Jarral Rajput Raja of Rajauri was the ruler in 1616 AD. When he heard of the pious man Guru Hargobind Sahib, he personally paid visit and issued orders for his comfortable stay as his personal guest. The 6th Guru was very happy with the Jarral Raja of Rajauri.