Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji - A Saint and Soldier

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Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji
(10th Sikh Guru)
(1666-1708 AD)
A Saint and a
Soldier
By
Commander Balvir Singh

Disclaimer
In Sikh faith worshiping idols and pictures of Sikh Guru’s is not practiced as we
believe that the God is Unborn, Uncreated, Beyond Incarnation (ਅਜੂਨੀ).
We believe in the Shabad* of the Gurbani enshrined in the
Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji our present Guru.
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1. Shabad* - Creator / Order of creator obtained by Guru / Religion.
(page 131 of Gurmat Martand by Bhai Sahib Bhai Khan Singh Nabha)
2. The pictures used in this book are unverified pictures.

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• Writing on the life of Guru Gobind Singh is a very difficult task. He in a very short
span of time gave a final shape to the vision of Guru Nanak and other Sikh Gurus
and created Khalsa on the Baisakhi of 1699 AD.
• The period coincided with the powerful Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Prior to his rule
the Mughal’s were was confined to Northern, Central and Eastern part of India.
He expanded his empire to the extreme southern part India, thus making it as
one of the biggest empire of Asia & Europe. He had an annual revenue of $ 450
million, ten times more than that of his contemporary Louis XIV of France..
(Aurangzeb – Wikipedia)
• The resistance from Maratha’s in central India reduced after the death of
Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1680 and execution of Sambhaji in 1687. Southern rulers
did not gave much resistance as they were a divided house and mainly
concerned with saving their own Kingdom.
• During the period, Hindus were divided and a weak community and had no
courage to stand up and save themselves. A large population accepted Muslim
faith under the pressure from the Mughal.

• The ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji like his predecessors opposed forced
conversion of the local population to Islam. Guru Ji challenged his policy and
offered his arrest at Agra to save the mankind and atrocities on Hindus.
• He was imprisoned and brought to Delhi. He along with his Sikhs were
tortured and then Guru Ji was beheaded at Chandani Chok in front of Red Fort
New Delhi in 1675 .
• Guru Gobind became the Sikhs 10th Guru. He at the age of 9 years changed
the concept of religion, in which a religious person was a complete Saint and
Soldier (Saint & Sipahi). A large number of Hindus and Muslims mainly from
the lower strata of society were attracted towards Guru Gobind.
• He at the age of 33 years created Khalsa (The pure one) in 1699 on the Baisaki
day of 1699. Guru Gobind himself took Amrit from Panj Piara’s .
• He made innumerable personal sacrifices by Sacrificing his father Guru Tegh
Bahadar Ji, his four young son’s and mother Mata Gujri Ji besides thousands of
his loved ones. Here I will cover all the major incidents from his life. He finally
bestowed Guruship to Sri Guru Granth Sahib in Sept 1708.

• Sikhs during the period of 1716-1800 Led by Baba Banda Singh Bahadar,
leaders of various Sikh Misels and Maharaja Ranjit Singh changed the course
of Indian History.
• They were a dominant force in north India by controlling and blocking the
passage of invaders through Hindu Kush valley to India. Consequently, the
Mughal rule fell apart in a very quick time and ended in India.
• It is a humble effort to project a true picture of great Guru Gobind Singh Ji and
hope that this short presentation will generate inquisitiveness among youths
about the great Guru Gobind Singh Ji and will read more from the history
books.
• Guru message is “We all are children of one God” ( ihMdU qurk koaU rwPjI iemwm
swPI, mwns kI jwq sbY eykY pihcwnbo] )
17/01/2024 Commander Balvir Singh

Guru Gobind Singh Ji
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji, (22 Dec 1666 – 7 Oct 1708) was son of Sri Guru Tegh
Bahadur Ji and mother Mata Gujri Ji. He was born in Patna (now the Capital of
Bihar) .
• Guru Teg Bahadar Sahib Ji named his son Gobind Rai.
• He was Married to Mata Jeeto Ji, Mata Sundari Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur Ji
• Son:
Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujar Singh Ji, Baba Jorawar Singh Ji , Baba Fateh Singh Ji.
(Sahibzada Ajit Singh’s mother was Mata Sundari Ji and Mata Jeeto Ji was mother of
other three sons of Guru Gobind Singh.)
• He founded Khalsa Panth on the day of Baisakhi of 1699 at Anandpur Sahib.
• Bani – Jaap Sahib , Tvye Prasad Sawaiye , Benti Chaupai , all compositions from
the Dasam Granth are part of the daily prayers Nitnem of Sikhs. These banis
are part of the “Amrit Paan” ceremony.

Lets know about some of the
major historical events from the life of
Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Pir Bhikan Shah
• Pir Bhikham Shah on the day Guru Gobind
Singh was born made a deep and respectful
bow towards East in the direction of Patna. He
told his followers that a great saint is born who
will stand for the universal brotherhood and
wellbeing of mankind.
• He travelled to Patna to have darshan of Guru.
On seeing the child Faqir Ji respectfully bowed
to him and offered two earthen pots
containing sweetmeats. The child Gobind Rai
placed his both hands simultaneously on the
pots. His signaled Pir Ji that he will see all
mankind with equality.
• Pir Bhikan Shah remained an ardent devote of
Guru Gobind Singh Ji throughout his life.

Kashmir's Pandits in Darbar of
Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji

• In May 1675 Pandit Kirpa ram with a group of Pandit’s came to Anandpur where he
narrated their woes and sough his help and protection.
• While Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji was listening to them, (Guru) Gobind Rai (Singh) who was
just 9 years old asked his father why Pandits are so disturbed ?
• Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji told him about atrocities of the Mughal rulers, He continued
and said “Some one will have to make a Supreme sacrifice to stop conversion of Hindus
to Muslim”.
• Guru Gobind Ji said “Guru Ji “ Who could be better person than you yourself ”.
• Kashmir Pandits conveyed Guru Tegh Bahadar ji’s dictate. Aurangzeb as such was of the
opinion that Guru Tegh Bahadur had become a socio-political challenge to the Muslim
and to his rule . He was also aware of battles fought by 6th Guru Hargobind Ji with
Sahajahan and 7th Guru Har Rai ji helping his brother Dara Shikoh while he was on the
run after failed revolt against him. Aurangzeb issued order of Guru Ji’s arrest.
• Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji was aware of Aurangzeb's reaction. He left Anandpur
Sahib in July 1675 for Delhi to make the ultimate sacrifice for the Kashmiri pandits
to save their religion.
Kashmir's Pandits in Darbar of
Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji

Martyrdom to save Hindu religion
• At Agra Guru Ji offered his arrest. He was taken to Delhi by Kotwal Nizam
Safi Khan and Kiledar Mulatfat Khan. Bhai Mati Das ji, Bhai Dyala Ji and
Bhai Sati Das Ji were also taken into the custody.
• Bhai Uda ji and Bhai Gurditta Ji who were also accompanying were tasked
to manage situation in Delhi after their arrest and inform Anandpur Sahib.
• Aurangzeb before leaving Delhi had already issued orders to arrest and Kill
Guru Tegh Bahadarji if he did not accept conversion to Islam.
• In order to intimidate Guru Ji, the Kazi’s (Islamic magistrates) tortured
Sikhs to death before the eyes of Guru. When they failed to persuade
Guru Ji they beheaded at Chandani Chowk.

History of Anandpur Sahib
• Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji in 1665 AD purchased a piece of land of villages Makhowal,
Mator and Lodhipur from Raja Deep Chand of Bilaspur for Rs 2200 for the present city
of Anandpur Sahib.
• He named it as “Chak Nanki”. It was developed as a town where his followers shifted
and started living. (Historian, Bhai Kesar Singh Chibber).
• Sri Guru Gobind Singh when came to this place for the first time from Patna (Bihar) in
1672 liked the place for its surrounding and beauty and re-named it as Anandpur (City
of Joy).
• Guru when Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur in July 1675 he left Anandpur Sahib for Delhi to
give supreme sacrifice for protection of the Hindu religion. He was arrested near Delhi
then publicly beheaded in Delhi on 11 November 1675
• Guru Gobind Singh at the age of nine was formally installed as the 10th Guru of the
Sikhs. He stayed at Anandpur Sahib till 19/20th Dec 1699. This period from 1675 to
1699 was a period of consolidation of Sikh fundamentals and awakening of masses for
the upliftment of society.

• He motivated Sikhs to be physically strong and mentally alert. He encouraged them to
be a good Horse riders and imparted training on use of Arms. Holla Mahalla was
annually organised.
• He constructed five forts namely Anandgarh, Lohgarh, Gatehgarh, Holgarh and
Taragarh for the defence of the Anandpur .
• He started using Ranjit Nagara (war drum) in his Darbar from 02nd April 1678. The
Nagara carried a significant meaning of declaration of Independ state. It symbolises
Chardi Kala for Sikhs. Aurangzeb and Hill state Kings were offended by this act as they
considered it to be a direct challenge to their rule.
• To eliminate a feeling of upper and lower cast among residents he had a single
Kitchen for all the residents of Anandpur. While the tradition of Langar was
established by earlier Gurus, this was made compulsory here as none were allowed
their separate Kitchen. (Page 370, Sada Itihas by Principal Satbir Singh) .
• He established centres for Education and Music. This was a defiance of Aurangzeb’s
order for closer of all such schools in India. A large number of prominent poets came
to him for protection and in his service.
History of Anandpur Sahib

*Image via Bing
Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Anandpur Sahib

@ Anandpur Sahib
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji created Khalsa on 13th April 1699 . Guru Gobind Singh
gave a new concept of “Saint and Soldier” to the Sikhs.
• Khushwant Singh writes; “while Nanak had propagated goodness, Gobind
Singh condemned evil”. The results of new development were visible with
in a short time, Sikhs were transformed from pacificists to a brotherhood of
crusaders” (page 85 A history of Sikhs)
• Pahari Rajas, from neighbouring hill and the Nawabs/ Governors of the
Mughal Empire saw the growing popularity of Tenth Guru as a treat to their
rule. He was drawn into 14 battles with Rajput Kings of Hill states and
Mughals during his life time.
• The battles at Bhangani, Nadun, Guler / Husani were fought before 1699
AD. 1st and 2nd battle of Anandpur, Basuli, Chamkaur and at Muktsar were
fought by him later.

Reasons for Conflict with Hill States and Mughals
• Munshi Khushwant Rai in Twarik-e-Sikh writes that popularity of Guru Gobind Singh
was perceived as a treat by the rulers of Hill states.
• Joseph Davey (JD) Cunningham while agreeing on the above adds that Guru Gobind
Singh Ji’s decision on disputes between many kingdoms was honoured by all and
becoming law for settlement. A few of them considered this to be a sign of his
strength and popularity and dangerous for their existence and became reason for
their revolt.
• Thomas R. Metcalf writes that guru Gobind Singh was concerned for the upliftment of
people from the down trodden society. This policy was contrary to the policies of
Kings who wanted them to be totally dependent on them.
• Indu Bhushan Banerjee write that the political compulsions, Divide and arrogance of
rulers contributed to the opposition of Guru and was main reason for many Battles.
• Syed Muhammad Latif in History of Punjab writes that Guru Gobind Singh by his
actions eliminated the Caste system from the society a principal which was core to the
teachings of Guru Nanak. He infused self-respect and dignity in the lived of people.
Upper caste Hindus did not accept this change and became his opponents.
• Principal Satbir Singh writes that Guru Gobind Singh in Zafarnama has stated that
they (Hill states) are the worshipper of Stones (Idols) and he is stone crusher, so
enmity was natural. * Page 376 Sada Itihas – Principal Satbir Singh

At Paonta Sahib
• Medani Prakash, the King of Sirmor was a disciple of Guru Gobind Singh. He
was aware of the plans of enemies and to keep Guru Ji away from an
immediate threat he invited Guru Ji to Nahan.
• Guru Ji reached Nahan in April 1685. During the stay at Nanahan, Guru Ji got a
fort constructed and named it Paonta. The place is located on a beautiful and
quite site on the bank of Yamuna.
• At Paonta, Guru Ji held his diwan and sangat started visiting him there.
• Peer Buddhu Shah was a Muslim divine whose real name was Badr-ud-Din. He
was an admirer and ally of Guru Gobind Singh. He use to regularly visited Guru
Ji . During one of his visits in 1685, he recommended employment for 500 Shia
Muslim Pathan soldiers who were expelled by Aurangzeb. Guru Ji accepted his
proposal and employed them in his Army

Peer Bhudu Shah with Guru Gobind Singh,
at Paonta Sahib (1685)

Developments while at Paonta
• Aurangzeb who was busy to strengthen his position in South India, He
kept himself informed about developments in North India. Guru Gobind
Singh was perceived as a biggest threat.
• He has been sending instructions to Bhim Chand Paharia of Bilaspur, Fateh
Chand of Srinagar, Raja Kirpal of Katoch, Raja Hari Chand of Hadoor, Hayat
Khan Amir and Pathan’s of Kassor for a direct fight with Guru Gobind
Singh to eliminate any resistance to his empire form Guru Ji. He also
offered his military support.
• Bhim Chand Paharia wanted to acquire the valuable possessions of Guru
Gobind Singh Ji which were gifted to him by the Sangat from time to time.
A Pashmina Chandani (canopy) gifted by the Sangat of Kabul in 1679,
Jewelleries gifted by the King of Assam Raja Ratan Rai in 1680 and a
Prasadi Hathi (an elephant which had a white streak from its trunk to tail)
were among it.
• He had earlier asked Guru Ji to give all those for the marriage of his son.
Guru Ji refused to part them as those belonged to Sikh Sangat. He held
this grudge close to his heart and wanted to punish Guru for his refusal.

Battles of Bhangni – Febuarary 1686
• Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur wrote a letter to Guru Ji saying that they (Hill
state kings) cannot accept his behaviour as he is not living as per our rule
of land. He asked him to live like a citizen of their Kingdome. He further
warned that If he does not accept he shall be ready for a war.
• Guru Ji replied that I belong to Anandpur which is build on a piece of land
purchased by my father and I am not your citizen. I have no political desire
but If this is to be decided in the battle field he is prepared for it.
• Guru Ji was now readied his troops with a battle plan, he choose a place
named Bhangni about 7 KM from Paonta Sahib.
• Bhim Chand gathered a large force of his allies Raja Kirpal of Katoch, Raja
Hari Chand of Hadoor, Raja Gopal Rai of Gulair, Raja Fateh Shah of
Srinagar. Aurangzeb had also sent his chosen Generals for this battle.
• Sikhs were prepared to face them who were led by Guru Ji’s Bhua’s sons
Bhai Sango Shah, Jeet Mal, Mohari Chand, Gulab Rai and Sanga Ji. Pandit
Kirpal Chand Ji and Daya Ram were also among in the Guru Ji’s army

Cont:-
• On seeing war preparations, 400 out of 500 Pathans who were recruited on
the advice of Peer Ji deserted Guru Ji just a few days before the battle of
Bhangni. However, Kale Khan with 100 Pathan stood with Guru Ji till last.
This battle was fought on 15 April 1686, it continued for three days.
• As the news of desertion was received, Peer Bhudu Shah with his sons and
disciples joined Guru Ji during the battle.
• During the battle there were many ups and down, Bhim Chand’s army was a
professional Army while Guru Ji did not have that advantage. There was
heavy casualty from both sides as the battle prolonged to third day.
• During the fight Guru Ji was injured by an arrow of Hari Chand, Guru Ji
immediately killed him with his arrow. As soon as the news of death of Hari
Chand spread the forces of Pahari raja’s ran away from the battle field.
• In this battle two sons of Peer Bhudu Shah and Guru Ji’s brother were
martyred along with many Sikhs.

Turning Point
• This victory at Bhangni is viewed as a turning point in the History of Sikhs.
This victory infused confidence in them to face a much larger military with
few resources.
• The Hill states were now a demoralized as now the came to know the
power of Guru Gobind Singh. They were no match to his skills in the battle
field and no answer to the bravery Sikhs.
• This battle now opened a path of direct confrontation with Mughals
because Aurangzeb realized that he can no longer depend on the Rajput’s
of Hill state for a victory over Guru Gobind Singh.

Pragtiyo Khalsa Parmatam Ki Mauj
Khalsa came into its existence by the will of God
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1698-99 sends messages to the Sikhs across India to come to
the Anandpur Sahib on the Baisakhi of 1699 (13th April 1699). An eye witness reports a
a gathering of about one Lakh devotee at Anandpur Sahib to Aurangzeb.
• At Anandpur on 13th April 1699 Baisakhi function started with prayers and devotional
Kirtan. After a while Guru Ji came in front of the large gathering with a sword in hand
and said “The entire sangat is very dear to me. A need has arisen at this moment for a
head (Sacrifice), will someone come forward.” (quote Bhai Santokh Singh, from “Sri
Gur Suraj Prakash Granth”)
• One after another on five such calls, five beloved offered their head to Guru Ji. These
Panj Piyare came from different section of society one each from Khatri (shopkeeper),
Jat (farmer), Chhimba (Calico printer/tailor), Ghumar (water-carrier) and Nai (barber) .
• Guru himself said “Khalsa came into its existence by the will of God”. Guru Ji had a
vision of Khalsa that will rise from all sections of society, have a distinct appearance, live
with of pride and self-respect. Khalsa will neither get threaten nor fear from any boud.
The Khalsa is a true Saint and Soldier.
”

Bhai Daya Ram a Khatri from Lahore came forward and offered his head. He walked
behind the Guru to a tent. After a while Guru Gobind Singh returned with his sword
dripping in the blood and demanded an another head

This time Dharam Das, a Jat from Hastinapur, emerged from the audience and followed
the Guru. On his next three calls, Muhkam Chand, a cloth-printer from Dwaraka, Himmat
Rai, a water-bearer from Jagannath, and Sahib Chand, a barber from Bidar, stood up one
after another and came forward to offer themselves to the Guru.

The Guru then prepared Amrit. He put water into an iron bowl, stirred the water
with a Khanda (Double edged sword) while reciting sacred verses the Japji Sahib,
Jap Sahib, Anand Sahib, Swayye and the Chaupai Sahib. Mata Jito Ji came and put
puffed sugar in the bowl.

The Amrit was ready and the Guru asked the five to repeat "Waheguru ji Ka Khalsa,
Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh" while he took the Amrit in the palms of his hands and gave them.
He gave them a new name - 'Singh’ to be affixed with their name.

Then he himself sought to be given Amrit by Panj Piyare. He became
a Guru and Sikhs at the same time. He established a principle of
supremacy of Five (Panj Piyare) in the Sikh religion.

Unique identity of Khalsa
• Guru Ji gave a unique different identity to the Sikhs. He also gave five emblems
representing purity and courage to the Sikhs. These are worn by all Sikhs and
are also known as Five K”s. These are Kesh (unshorn hair), Kanga (wooden
comb), Kara (iron bracelet), Kirpan (sword) and Kachera (underwear).
• A set of rules to do and not to do (Maryada) was taught to Sikhs.
• The Guru gave the surname of Singh (Lion) to every Sikhs. He himself also got
baptized from the Five beloved once. He became Gobind Singh from Guru
Gobind Rai (his earlier name).
• He pronounced that all Sikh women will suffice Kaur (Princess) in their names.
• With the distinct identity and consciousness of purity Guru Gobind Singh gave
Sikhs an opportunity to live a live with pride, courage and equality. This event
strengthened the path of Sikhism laid by Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
• Indu Bhushan Banerjee writes in book that the hostile environment which
developed in the 17th century towards religious intolerance culminated in
creation of the Khalsa in 1699.

Battles with Mughals
• The spiritual cum-temporal leadership which emerged from the days of Guru
Nanak inherited by Guru Gobind Singh could not ignore those days realities.
Guru Gobind Singh’s constructive genius reinterpreted the teachings of the
early Guru in the light of new conditions and forged a dynamic force which
none could ignore.
• Aurangzeb could not accept this new development in North India, he sends a
large Army of 10,000 soldiers under the command of Painda Khan and Dina Beg
to attack Anandpur Sahib in 1700 AD.
• In this direct combat between Painda Khan was killed. His death led to the
Mughal army fleeing the battlefield. Later in early 1704 AD the Mughal army
led by Saiyad Khan and Ramjan Khan was defeated by Sikhs.
• Irked by these defeats he planned a large mobilisation from all his rulers in
North and hill states Rajput Kings willingly joined in this mobilisation against
Guru Gobind Singh.

The Siege of Anandpur Sahib
1704
(May to Dec 1704)

The Siege
• After the defeat of Mughal army led by Saiyad Khan and then by Ramjan Khan
in early 1704 AD, Aurangzeb was furious from those defeats. He in May 1704
sends a larger army under the command of Wazir Khan and Zaberdast Khan to
eliminate the Sikh resistance. He directed all the hill states chiefs and Mughal
governors of North to join.
• The Hill’s chiefs Raja Ajmer Chand of Kahlur, Rajas of Kangra, Kullu, Kionthal,
Mandi, Jammu, Nurpur, Chamba, Guler, Garhwal, Bijharwal, Darauli and
Dadhwal joined the Mughal forces at Anandpur Sahib. Gujjars and the
Ranghars of the area also joined.
• The imperial army of the Nawab of Sirhind, Lahore and Kashmir also joined the
Mughal forces. Historians have estimated strength of combined forces to be
about 10 Lakhs.
Next :

The Siege (cont.- 2)
• The approach adopted by the combined forces was to lay a siege of Anandpur and
defeat Sikhs. The siege which was started in May and continued till December 1704. It
was for a period of 6 months.
• The supplies of food, Fodder, and Water to Anandpur Sahib were cut off. The situation
soon became extremely critical and the Sikhs were driven to undertake some very
dangerous expeditions to snatch provisions from the besiegers to survive.
• The Sikhs during the siege displayed exemplary courage to defend Anandpur Sahib and
scripted stories of individual bravery by which the enemies were a scared force.
• A long siege without any achievement was becoming a concern for the enemy forces as
they were under the pressure from Aurangzeb who was expecting a quick victory over
Guru Gobind Singh.
• Raja Ajmer Chand sent his envoy to Guru Gobind Singh to convey that if Guru Ji leaves
Anandpur he and Sikhs will not be harmed. They assured that the Mughals will
withdraw after some time and he could return back to Anandpur whenever he pleased.
The Guru did not trust them and did not pay any heed to it.
Next:

The Siege (cont. - 3)
• The long siege at Anandpur was taking toll of both the sides. Sikhs were facing
acute hunger but continue to have high morale. The other side was impatient
and also facing revolt within their ranks. Supporting a large army at a hill base
with changing season was also difficult.
• Aurangzeb then sent a letter to Guru Ji duly signed by him. He wrote “I swear
on the Quran not to harm you. If I do so, may I not find a place in God’s court
hereafter. Cease warfare and come to me. If you do not desire to come here
you may go to a place where ever you please.”
• The hill Rajas also swore by their Holy Cow and their Gods. They were
committed to safe passage to Guru, his family, and Sikhs..
• During the long siege some Sikhs also deserted the Guru and returned to their
homes.

Allah Yar Khan Jogi in
Shaheedan-e-Wafa has
recorded the version
where Aurangjeb gave
assurance to Guru Gobind
Singh Ji .
He says you are the
Patshah of the universe
and called himself as king
of a small territory.
8.
ਛੋੜੋ ਅਨ
ੰ ਦਪੁਰ ਯਿਹ ਸ਼ਾਹੀ ਮਕਾਮ ਹੈ ।
ਮਖ਼ਦੂਸ ਇਸ ਜਗਹ ਯਪ ਤੁਮਹਾਰਾ ਕਿਾਮ ਹੈ ।
ਫ਼ੌਜੋਂ ਸੇ ਔਰ ਕਲਓਂ ਸੇ ਕਿਾ ਤੁਮ ਕੋ ਕਾਮ ਹੈ ।
ਲੜਨਾ ਹੀ ਜਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਤੋ ਯਿਹ ਕਿੋਂ ਧੂਮ ਧਾਮ ਹੈ ।
ਹੈ ਖ਼ੈਰ ਇਸੀ ਮੇਂ ਅਪਨ
ੇ ਕਹੇ ਪਰ ਅਮਲ ਕਰੋ ।
ਬੇਸੂਦ ਹਮਦਮੋਂ ਕੋ ਨ ਨਜ਼ਰ-ਏ-ਅਜਲ ਕਰੋ ।
• (ਮਖ਼ਦੂਸ=ਖ਼ਤਰੇ ਵਾਲਾ, ਬੇਸੂਦ=ਬੇਫ਼ਾਇਦਾ,
ਹਮਦਮ=ਸਾਥੀ, ਨਜ਼ਰ-ਏ-ਅਜਲ=ਮੌਤ ਦੀ ਭੇਟਾ)
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ਦੁਨੀਿਾ ਕੇ ਹਮ ਤੋ, ਦੀਨ ਕੇ ਤੁਮ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਹੋ ।
ਆਤਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਿਕੀਂ ਤੁਮਹੇਂ ਦੁਨੀਿਾ ਕੀ ਚਾਹ ਹੋ ।
ਸਯਤਗੁਰ ਕੇ ਪਾਸ ਯਕਸ ਲੀਿੇ ਫ਼ੌਜ-ਓ-ਯਸਪਾਹ ਹੋ ।
ਨਾਨਕ ਕੇ ਜਾਨਸ਼ੀਨ ਕੋ ਕਿੋਂ ਹੁੁੱਬ-ਏ-ਜਾਹ ਹੋ ।
ਯਸੰਘੋਂ ਕੋ ਸਾਥ ਲੇ ਕੇ ਿਹਾਂ ਸੇ ਯਸਧਾਰੀਏ ।
ਵਾਯਹਗੁਰੂ ਕੀ ਫ਼ਤਹ ਕਾ ਨਾਅਰਾ ਪੁਕਾਰੀਏ ।
• (ਹੁੁੱਬ-ਏ-ਜਾਹ=ਰੁਤਬੇ ਦਾ ਯਪਆਰ)

Bravery of Sikhs
at
Anandpur Sahib

Bhai Udai Singh Ji
• Bhai Udai JI was the elder son of Sh
Mony Ram and brother of Bhai Baichter
Singh Ji.
• He always remained with Guru Gobind
Singh Ji and participated in all the
battles fought by Guru Ji.
• He had killed Raja Balia Chand and Raja
Kesari Chand during the period of siege
of Ananadpur.
• He accompanied Guru Ji and was
martyred fighting with Baba Ajit Singh Ji
protecting the convey of Sikhs while
crossing Sirsa river

Bhai Baichter Singh Ji
• Bachiter Singh was the younger brother
of Bhai Udai Singh Ji.
• Once a drunken elephant was forced by
Mughals toward Sikhs for destruction.
Guru Gobind Singh called upon Bhai
Bachitar Singh blessed him and tasked
him to manage situation.
• Bhai sahib with his Nagni (weapon)
rode a horse and single handedly
turned back the drunken elephant
towards Mughals causing much damage
to them.

Bhai Khania Ji íÅÂÆ Øé·ÂÆÁÅ ÜÆ
• During the daily fighting at Anandpur, Bhai
Kanhaiya Ji use to carry a Mashak (a water
jacket made of leather) in the battle field to
serve anyone who was thirsty irrespective
of whether he was Sikh or Mughal.
• Guru Ji questioned his action when some
Sikh soldiers brought it to the notice of
Guru Ji. Bhai Kanhiya Ji said that I see you
(Guru Ji) in all these men. Guruji was
pleased with his answered and action and
asked him to carry medicines for the
wounded soldiers as well.
• Bhai Khanya Ji laid foundation of treating
wounded or fallen soldiers in the battle field
a model which was adopted by Red Cross
much later.

Leaving Anandpur
• Guru Ji decided to leave Anandpur Sahib on the night of 19/20th December
1704, he vacated Anandpur Sahib in two Groups.
• The first group consisted of his Mehals (wife's) Mata Sundari Ji and Mata
Sahib Kaur Ji, his Mother Mata Gujar Kaur Ji and Guru Ji's two younger
sons. This group was also moving a large volume of literature and
manuscript prepared by Guru Ji. Bhia Uday Singh and 200 Sikhs were given
the responsibility to protect them.
• The second group consisted of Guru Ji, his two elder sons, Panj Piarye and
400 Sikhs.
• The moment enemy got the news of Guru’s departure, they forgot all their
pledges and commitment to Guru Gobind Singh and set out to attack
convoy of Sikhs. A bloody battle was fought at the Shahi Tibbi near Kiratpur
Sahib with Mughals under the command of Baba Ajit Singh Ji and Bhai Udai
Singh.
• Guru Ji and Sikhs took a plunge into the flooded Sirsa river to reach other
bank of river.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji crossing the Sirsa river
with family & his Khalsa’s

Crossing Sirsa river (19-20 Dec 1704)
• The stream of flooded Sirsa was so strong that many personnel were
drowned and others lost the direction. They kept moving to escape furry of
flood. As a result the group was divided in three sections.
• Mata Gujri Ji with two younger sons of Guru Ji Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and
Baba Fateh Singh Ji separated from the main group.
• Guru ke Mahal Mata Sundri Ji and Mata Sahib Kaur landed at a far off place
with a few Sikhs. They moved towards Delhi.
• The Guru Ji accompanying his two eldest sons and some Sikhs reached
village Ghanaula on the other side of Sirsa.
• There was a heavy loss of valuables, literature and property while crossing
the river.

Chote Sahibzade and Mata Gujar
Kaur Ji
Journey to Martyrdom

• Mata Ji held hands of both Sahibzade
and continued to move. She saw a hut
at a far of place and reached there.
• Bhai Kumma Mashki looked after Guru
Ji’s family with food and shelter for that
night.
• In the meantime, Guru Ji’s Cook Gangu
a brahmin also reached there. He asked
Mataji to accompany him to his village
Kheri which was at a nearby distance.
Gangu brought them to his house.
• He was aware that Mata Ji is carrying
some valuable items with her. He
became greedy and forgot the love and
affection of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
towards him and on the same night
stole the money from Mataji.
• He threatened Mata Ji to hand them to
Kotwal when she questioned him
about the theft.
Mata Gujri Ji and Sahibzade (20-22 Dec 1604)

• Gangu reported Thanedar that the
family of Guru Gobind Singh Ji is at
his home in Kheri. He asked for the
reward money announced to capture
Guru and his family members.
• Next day on 23 Dec 1604, Thanedar
Jani Khan and Mani Khan came with
soldiers and arrested Mata Ji and
Shote Sahibzade. They were taken to
Morinda Police station on the same
day.
• The next day from there they were
shifted to Sirhind and were
imprisoned there.
Treachery of Gangu (Guru’s Cook) (22-23 Dec 1704)

Baba Zoravar Singh & Baba Fateh Singh with grand
mother Mata Gujri Ji were imprisoned at an
open (Cold) Burj in Sirhind from 24-26 Dec 1704.

Moti Mehra Ji served milk to Sahibzade and
Mata Gujar Kaur Ji
• Bhai Moti Mehra risked his life to
serve milk and food to Mata Ji and
Sahibzade who were held in the
Thande Burj.
• He gave his precious holding to bribe
the security guards to serve food and
milk to Sahibzade and Mata Gujri Ji.
• He did this for all the three days
during their captivity.
• Later Nawab came to know that Bhai
Moti Ram has been serving food and
Milk to Mata Ji and Sahibzade. The
Nawab punished Bhai Moti Mehra
and his wife to death sentenced.

1. Next day the Sahibzade’s were taken to the
court of Wazir Khan, the Nawab of Sirhind.
2. In the court of Nawab, Sahibzade displayed
exemplary courage. They refused to greet him
instead loudly said “Wahe Guru Ji Ka Khalsa,
Wahe Guru Ji Ki Fateh”
3. They rejected any offer of appeasement to
accept Islam.
4. Sucha Nand called them son of snake and
demanded a harsh punismet.
5. Nawab of Maler Koltla when offered to avenge
killing of their brother by Guru Gobind Singh
refused to kill them and called for mercy to the
little boys.

Kazi sentenced them to death by
bricking alive.
Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (aged 9) and
Sahibzada Fateh Singh (aged 5) were
bricked alive on 27th Dec 1604
at Sirhind.

Mata Gujri also died in Cold Burj hearing the news of
grand sons death. (27 Dec 1704)

Shaheedan-e-Wafa - Allah Yar Khan Jogi
• 109
हम जान दे क
े और ौं की जानें बचा चले ।
सिक्खी की नीौंव हम हैं िर ौं पर उठा चले ।
गुर्ााई का हैं सकस्सा जहाौं में बना चले ।
सिौंघ ौं की िलतनत का हैं प दा लगा चले ।
गद्दी िे ताज-ओ-तख़त बि अब क म पाएगी ।
दुसनर्ा िे ज़ासलम ौं का सनशाौं तक समटााएगी ।
• 110
ठ डी तक ईौंटाें चुन दी गईौं मौंह तक आ गईौं ।
बीनी क ढाौंपते ही वुह आौंख ौं सप छा गईौं ।
हर चाौंद िी जबीन क घन िा लगा गईौं ।
लख़त-ए-सजगर गुरू क
े वुह द न ौं छु पा गईौं ।
ज गी जी इि क
े बाद हुई थ ड़ी देर थी ।
बिती िरसहन्द शहर की ईौंटा ौं का ढेर थी ।

Bade Sahibzade
Journey to Martyrdom

Guru Gobind Singh Ji moved to Chamkaur Sahib
• After crossing Sirsa on 19/20 Dec Guru Ji with two Sahibzade and 40 Sikhs
moved from the banks of Sirsa towards Ropar. They stayed at a place where
now a Gurdwara Bhatha Sahib.
• The next day Chaudhari Budi Chand requested Guru Ji to move to his house at
a nearby place which was like a fortress. Guru Ji moved to the place which is
now called as Chamkaur Di Garhi on 21st Dec 1704.
• Nawab Wazir Khan after getting information of Guru Ji’s movement to
Chamkaur mobilized his men towards the Garhi. The Mughal forces were led
by General Nahar Khan, General Ghani Khan.
• Guru Gobind took position at a Gari in Chamkaur Sahib. He defended his
position with 42 Sikhs in a day long battle on 22nd Dec 1704 with a very large
Mughal forces who had surrounded the Garhi.

Mughal forces surrounded the Garhi

Chamkaur Di Garhi
• Guru Ji during the battle sent four written reminders with his arrows to the
Mughals about their treacheries and warned them this will be punished by
Sikhs in near future.
• One arrows stuck General Khwaja Mahmud on his belt, second arrow hit Wazir
Khan’s horse third arrow pierced through Zabardast Khan the Nawab of
Lahore, and fourth hit leg of Ajmer Chand.
• As a part of strategy a group of five Sikh warriors were sent out of the Garhi at
a time who continued to fought bravely till achieving martyrdom. Then the
next group followed the same.
• When only a hand full Sikhs were left in the Garhi, Baba Ajit Singh (18 Years)
and Jujhar Singh 14 Years) sons of Guru Gobind Singh took Guru Ji’s
permission to attain martyrdom in the battlefields. Guru Gobind Singh saw
them getting sacrificed in the battlefield of Chamkaur Sahib.
• All the Sikhs in Garhi fearlessly embraced Martyrdom rather than to surrender.

Sahibzada (Baba) Ajit Singh Ji at Chamkaur
(22nd Dec 1704)

• Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji was the eldest son, born to Mata Sundhri Ji on 9th November
1686 at Anandpur Sahib.
• He was deployed for protection of Garhi and saw Sikhs warriors go out to defend and
dyeing a heroic deaths, When few were left he approached his father and asked if he
could be next.
• Guru Ji took him in his arms and blessed him. Guru Ji sent him out with five Sikhs -
Alam Singh, Jawahar Singh, Dhyan Singh, Sukha Singh, and Bir Singh.
• In the battlefield the enemies he was very swift and pushed back the attackers and
killed many. When he ran out of arrows he took out his sword and fought bravely.
• The Moghul soldiers surrounded him, the brave Ajit Singh held them at bay and killed
many soldiers.
• He died in the battle field of Chamkaur. He was just 18 years old on 22nd Dec 1704
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji

Sahibzada (Baba) Jujhar Singh Ji
(22nd Dec 1704)

• Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji was Guru Ji's second son. He was born on 27th
November 1690 to Mata Jito Ji at Anandpur Sahib.
• By the time Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji had fallen in battle at Chamkaur, Sahibzada
Jujhar Singh Ji who had seen his brother and Sikhs attaining Martyrdom
approached his father and told him that he would like to follow his brothers
foot steps.
• Guru Ji embraced him and blessed him to go to the battle field with other five
Sikhs. He fought very bravely and fearlessly.
• He fell in battle as a martyred son of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Sahibzada Jujhar
Singh Ji was just 14 years old.
Sahibzada (Baba) Jujhar Singh Ji

Martyrs of Chamkaur Sahib
• Guru Gobind Singh's warrior sons and a handful of Sikhs could hold their
position against a much larger and strong Mughal forces in a day long
battle speaks volumes about their military skills and courage.
• They fearlessly embraced Martyrdom rather than to surrender. The names
of those who embraced Martyrdom at Chamkaur Sahib will remain etched
in the history of Sikhs with golden letters.
• Among martyrs were three of Piyara’s , two sons of Guru Gobind Singh and
34 beloved Sikhs of Guru.
• Daan Singh, Dhyan Singh, Khazan Singh, Mukham Singh, Himmat Singh
(both among Panj Piare), Deva Singh and Ishar Singh, Amolak Singh, Anand
Singh, Lal Singh, Kesar Singh, Kirat Singh, Muhar Singh, Ajit Singh (eldest
son of Guru Gobind Singh), Alim Singh, Bir Singh, Dhyan Singh, Jawahir
Singh, Sukha Singh, Bir Singh, Jujhar Singh (14-year-old second son of Guru
Gobind Singh) were among those who attained martyrdom.

Decision of Panj Piyara’s
• As the daylight on 22rd Dec 1704 faded into dusk, the remaining warriors desired
Guru Gobind Singh to make a safe get away. The Guru declined, expressing his wish
to remain with his beloved devotees until his last breath.
• Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh, Man Singh, Sangat Singh, and Sant Singh, held
a council and formally ordered Guru Gobind Singh to leave the Garhi for the Chardi
Kala of the Khalsa Panth.
• Guru Gobind Singh obeying the dictate of Panj Piyara strapped his Armor
and placed his feathered plume in the crest of the turban of Bhai Sangat
Singh.
• Sangat Singh climbed to a prominent place where he could be seen by the
enemy in the last hrs of the day and held the Guru's golden tipped arrow
high over head.

Bhai Sangat Singh Ji was martyred the next day
as lone Sikh holding the fort.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji leaves Garhi
• Before leaving Guru Ji releases his arrows into the enemy camp shattering peace of
enemy camp. Guru Ji came out of the Gari loudly announced that “Hind da Peer”
is leaving.
• Three of remaining Sikhs disguised themselves as Mughal soldiers by wearing their
uniforms ran into the enemy camp and started killing shouting that the Guru had
escaped. Confusion ensued and Mughal soldiers mistakenly fell upon each other
and killed each other in the darkness.
• Bhai Sangat Singh Ji was martyred the next day on 23rd Dec 1704 as lone person
holding the fort. For the Mughals, they thought they have killed Guru Gobind
Singh since Bhai Sanagt Singh who bore resemblance with Guru Ji.
• Bibi Harsharan Kaur manages to performed last rites of Shaheed Singhs and
Sahibzade on 24/25 Dec1 604. Once identifies as a Sikh woman, she was killed on
25th Dec 1604.

ਗੰ ਜ-ਏ-ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ - ਅੱ ਲ੍ਹਾ ਯਾਰ ਖ਼ਾਂ ਜਗਗੀ
ਬੁੱਸ ਏਕ ਯਹੰਦ ਮੇਂ ਤੀਰਥ ਹੈ
ਿਾਤਰਾ ਕੇ ਲੀਿੇ ।
ਕਟਾਏ ਬਾਪ ਨ
ੇ ਬੁੱਚੇ ਜਹਾਂ
ਖ਼ੁਦਾ ਕੇ ਲੀਿੇ ।
ਚਮਕ ਹੈ ਯਮਹਰ ਕੀ ਚਮਕੌਰ
ਤੇਰੇ ਜ਼ੁੱਰੋਂ ਮੇਂ,
ਿਹੀਂ ਸੇ ਬਨ ਕੇ ਸਤਾਰੇ ਗਏ
ਸਮਾੁੱ ਕੇ ਲੀਿੇ ।
(117)
Says - Alha Yar Khan Jogi
“There is just one place of
religious importance in India.
The place where a father
sacrificed his sons for the sake
of Nation and religion.
Chamkaur you have the
blessing of God from where
sons of Guru Gobind freed
themselves like the shining
stars in the beautiful sky.”

Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji @ Machiware

• In the meantime, Guru Gobind Singh reached the ravines Machhiwara. Here Guru Ji
recited a well-known hymm- 'Mitra Pyare Nu’ .
• Bhai Dharam Singh and Bhai Mani Singh traced Guru and reached Machhiwara. Later
Gulaba Guru Jis attendant also reached there.
• Gurdwara Sri Charan Kanwal Sahib marks the site of the place where Sri Guru Gobind
Singh Ji stopped to take rest.
• Here he got the news that his younger sons Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh
have been bricked alive under the order of Nawab of Sirhind. The news of Passing
away of Mata Gujari was also received.
• Gani Khan and Nabi Khan who were Horse traders came to met him at this place.
Sensing danger to Guruji they took him to their house and declared that they have
“Uch Da Peer” as their guest at home. (Uch is a place in southwest Punjab)
• After a few days Gani Khan, Nabi Khan, Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam Singh and Bhai
Mani Singh carried Guru Gobind Singh out of Machhiwara in a palanquin befitting a
Saint. He moved on from there toward Muktsar Sahib.
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji @ Machiware

Muslim brothers Nabi Khan and Gani Khan
carried Guru Gobind Singh Ji seated on a charpoy as
“Uch Da Peer”

From Machiware to Diana
Guru Ji stayed at Machiwara for a few days and thereafter
travelling through Villages of Kanech, Jatpura, Dhaliana, Chakar,
Thakatupura, Masel etc. reached Deena.

Last battle @ Sri Muktsar Sahib
May 1705
• It is known as the last battlefield of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. This battle was
fought in May 1705 A.D. proved to be the most decisive conflict in the military
history of the Sikhs.
• Muktsar was known as Khidrane De Dhab ਯਿਦਰਾਣੇ ਦੀ ਢਾਬ).
• The news of torture and death of Guru’s son and Sikhs spread like a wild fire.
Sikhs from all over regrouped near Kidrane Di Dhab under the command of
Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Mata Bhago Ji brought back a group of 40 Sikhs led by
Maha Singh who had left Guru Ji at Anandpur Sahib during the siege to join
again and fight for Guru.
• Guru Ji fought his last battle with the Mughal forces at this place. All the 40
Sikhs “Chalie Muktey” fought to death here against the Mughals under the
leadership of Guru Ji.
• The city was renamed as Muktsar in the memory of those who were martyred
here. The Mughal forces retreated from here never to regroup against Guru
Gobind Singh Ji.

40 Mukte : All the Sikhs who had deserted Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur,
admitted their mistake & returning back into the Guru’s service. Mai Bhago who
was instrumental for their return and she led them in the battle of Mukatsar. They
died fighting for Guru Ji in the battle. Guru Sahib Ji forgave them & tore their
Bedawa (desertion note).

Zafarnama (Gurmukhi: ਜ਼ਫ਼ਰਨਾਮਹ or ਜ਼ਫ਼ਰਨਾਮਾ, Persian: ‫ظفرنامہ‬
)means the "Declaration of Victory"
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote a letter of Victory addressed it to Aurangzeb. Guru Ji in 111
verses of this letter in Persian language rebukes Aurangzeb for his weaknesses as a
human and for the excesses he committed on humanity.
• Guru Ji wrote about his confidence and his unflinching faith in the Almighty even after
suffering extreme personal losses.
• Out of 111 verses, the maximum numbers of 34 verses are in the praise of God, 32
verses deal with Aurangzeb’s invitation who had asked Guru Ji to meet him and the
Guru's refusal to meet the Emperor. Instead Guruji asks him visit him to come and meet
him and assured him that that no harm will be done to him if he comes.
• In other verses there is indictment of Aurangzeb and the treachery of his Mughal
Generals and forces, some parts of the letter have verses to advices him to be honest
and fearful to god,

Guru Gobind Singh – Bhai Mani Singh Ji
• After the battle of Muktsar, Guru Ji came
over to Talwandi Sabo a small village and
rested there for over Fifteen months from
June 1705 to Oct 1706.
• The place is now called Damdama Sahib.
literally meaning a resting place.
• During the stay at Damdama Sahib he
recompiled Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji by
inserting hymns of Guru Tegh Bahadar Ji.
Bhai Mani Singh Ji wrote as Guru Ji recited.
(30th August 1706)
• This Takht was officially recognized as the
fifth Takht of Sikhism on 18 November
1966.

Death of Aurangzeb and accession of Bahadur Shah
(Oct 1606- June 1607)
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji after leaving Dam Dama Sahib in October 1706 visited many
places in the North India to meet his followers.
• After the death of Aurangzeb, Bahadur Shah (Muazam ) became the Emperor of
India. His younger step-brother Azam Shah the Governor of the South-Eastern part
of the empire also declared himself to be Aurangzeb's successor.
• This led to a war of succession between them. During this time Bahadar Shah while
he was at Sirsa sent a request for military help to Guru Gobind Singh.
• This was an unusual request from a Mughal King. It was taken as a change of
attitude or perhaps necessitated after the Mughal Commanders observed the
fighting skills of the Guru’s followers.
• Guru Gobind Singh agreed to give military support on two conditions: Firstly, when
he becomes the emperor, he would treat all his non-Muslim subjects as equals and
secondly, he would hand over all those who committed atrocities upon his Sikhs.
•

towards Delhi- Agra (July 1707).
• Muazam (Bahadur Shah) accepted the conditions laid by Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
• Guru Gobind Singh sent a detachment of his able horsemen fighters to help him.
The crucial battle between the two brothers was fought at a place called Jajau,
North of Agra on 08th June 1707. In this battle Muazam was victorious. After the
battle he executed Azam Shah and his two sons.
• When Muazam (Bahadur Shah) was firmly in royal seat Gobind Singh came to Agra
on an invitation of Bahadur Shah.
• Guru Ji reached Agra in July 1707. The Mughal Emperor received him very
courteously by getting up from his throne and offered a seat next to him. Guru Ji
stayed there for four months.
• Bahadur Shah presented Guru Gobind Singh with a Khilat -a trail of expensive gifts.
The Khilat also included a Saif (European Broad Sword) which once belonged to
Hazrat Ali, the son-in-law of Prophet Mohammad.
Note- The Saif was presented to Aurangzeb by the Caliph of Baghdad. This Saif is now
preserved among the weapons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Sri Keshgarh Sahib
Gurdwara,Punjab, India.

Reached Nanded Sahib (Sept 1708)
• Guru Gobind Singh reminded the emperor of the two conditions he had agreed
upon, but Bahadur Shah remained non-committal.
• He requested Guru Sahib to accompany him towards the Deccan, the southern
peninsula of India, where the Mughals were fighting with the Marathas. Guru
Gobind Singh reminded in his company for about 4 months,
• Guru Ji found him backtracking on his word and he parted his company from
Rajputana and headed towards Nanded reaching there in Sept 1708.
• At Nanded in the first week of Sept 1708 a Bairagi Sadhu Madho Dass was baptized
by Guru Gobind Singh ji and was given a new name Banda Singh Bahadur.
• He was blessed by him and tasked to go to Punjab with a select Sikh and punish all
those responsible for killing of Sikhs and Sahibzade.

Guru Gobind Singh – Baba Banda Singh Bahadar

Guru Gobind Singh @ Nanded
• Wazir Khan the Nawab of Sirhind had hired two Afghans, Jamshed Khan and Wasil
Beg, to follow the Guru Ji and assassinate him.
• The two Pathan followed Guru Ji for many days. They managed to infiltrate the Sikhs
camp near river Godavari. They gained access to the Guru and Jamshed Khan stabbed
him with caused a fatal wound on his chest deep below his heart.
• Guru Ji fought back and killed the assassin, while the other assassin's companion was
killed by the Sikh guards. (Senapati in Sri Gur Sobha)
• Guru Ji knew his condition and in a ceremonial function on 05th Oct 1708, placed five
paise in front of Sri Guru Grant Sahib and bowed before Granth Sahhib.
• He declared Sri Guru Granth Sahib as his successor and ended the line of personal
leadership at Nanded.

Guru Gobind Singh declared the holy Sri Guru Granth Sahib
as the successor to him
“Agya bhai Akal ki tabhi chalayo Panth
Sabh Sikhan ko hukam hai Guru manyo Granth
Guru Granth Ji manyo pargat Guran ki deh
Jo Prabhu ko milbo chahe khoj shabad mein le
Raj karega Khalsa aqi rahei na koe
Khwar hoe sabh milange bache sharan jo hoe."
Translation of the above:
"Under orders of the Immortal Being, the Panth was created.
All the Sikhs are enjoined to accept the Granth as their Guru.
Consider the Guru Granth as embodiment of the Gurus.
Those who want to meet God, can find Him in its hymns.
The Khalsa shall rule, and its opponents will be no more,
Those separated will unite and all the devotees shall be saved.“
-------
Two days later, while stringing a bow, the stitches of his wound got reopened on 7th
October 1708, Guru Gobind Singh Ji breathed his last

“Agya bhai Akal ki tabhi chalayo Panth Sabh Sikhan ko hukam
hai Guru manyo Granth” by; Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji

Khalsa Raj
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji died on 07 October 1708. His death fueled a long
and bitter war of the Sikhs with the Mughals led by Baba Banda Singh
Bahadar.
• He demolished Mughals and captured all important towns and princely
states of Mughal in North India in very short span of time.
• On 12 May 1710 Battle of “ Chapar Chiri” was fought between the two
powerful forces of the Sikh and Mughal. Baba Banda Singh Bahadar
killed Wazir Khan the Nawab of Sirhind.
• Sirhind was won after two days on 14th May 1710. Baba Banda Singh
Bahadar unfurled Nishan Sahib on the fort of Sirhind. He established
Khalsa Raj within 19 months after being blessed by Guru Gobind Singh
Ji at Nanded and punished all those responsible for Killig of Guru Tegh
Bahadar Ji , Sahibzade, Mata Gujar Kaur Ji and beloved Sikhs of Guru
Gobind Singh..

Growth of Mughal Empire
reference
Babur
1525
Akbar
1605
Aurangzeb
1707

From the writer:
This booklet is dedicated to the supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’ and his four
Sahebzade. An effort has been made to present Sikh History between 1675 to 1708 in a
chronological order.
It is hoped that this will help younger generation to understand and encourage them to
read more on subject.
Reference:
1. Pracheen wara te Jang Name – Sikh research Board SGPC.
2. Twarik Khalsa-Giani Gian Singh, Bhasha Vibhag Punjabi University.
3. Sada Itihas- Principal Satbir Singh.
4. Sikh Itihas – Prof. Kartar Singh. MA
5. A history of Sikhs –Khushwant Singh.
6. Shahdeedan -e- Wafa and Ganj-e-Shaheedan Allah Yar Khan Jogi.
by:
Commander Balvir Singh
737 Urban Estate Phase I, Jalandhar.
E-mail- balvir57@gmail.com

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