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7 unusual facts about Guru Gobind Singh


Bhai Bala

For example, the Sikh salutation 'Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh' is used in the Bala Janamsakhi, however this term only gained currency during the reign of Guru Gobind Singh.

Chakar, Punjab

It was constructed in the '70s in memory of the two Sikh gurus, Guru Hargobind Sahib and Guru Gobind Singh who visited the place in 1631 and 1705, respectively.

Guru Gobind Singh

While at Dina, the Guru received a concilatory letter from Aurangzeb, asking him to come to Deccan to discuss the situation.

Finally, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb sent a signed letter to the Guru, swearing in name of Quran, that the Guru and his followers would be allowed a safe passage if he decided to evacuate Anandpur.

The developments in the hill area caused anxiety to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who sent forces under the command of his son, to restore Mughal authority in the region.

The Guru, in order to test their sincerity, sent a caravan of loaded bullocks outside the fort.

Manuke

One Of the Gurdwara Patshahi Dasvee was visited by Guru Gobind Singh himself.


Dera Gopipur

Other notable towns in the close by areas are Jawalamukhi (A very famous temple and one of most respected and visited religious shrines of Hindus); Hamirpur (the commercial hub of Himachal Pradesh); Kangra (Famous for its forts, temples and rich cultural heritage); and Nadaun (a place still remembered for having a Sikh's Gurdwara which was built to commemorate Guru Gobind Singh's victory in the Battle of Nadaun.

Jahaz Haveli

In Sikh history, he is remembered for buying a small piece of land for the cremation of the dead bodies of Mata Gujri, the mother and Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, the two younger sons of 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh in 1704 A.D, by paying an exorbitant price to the owner of the land.

Mahdi

In Dasam Granth, the Sikh scripture attributed to the tenth Sikh guru Guru Gobind Singh prophesizes the Mahdi (referred to as "Mahdi Meer") to be born for a purpose of defeating Kalki, an avatar of Vishnu.

Mehdiana Sahib

Some sculptures show Bhai Kanhaiya, one of the soldiers of Guru Gobind Singh, serving water not only to the wounded soldiers in their own army but also to wounded enemy soldiers.

Panj Pyare

During the battle of Chamkaur, it was the last five surviving Sikhs who, constituting themselves into the Council of Five, Panj Pyare, commanded Guru Gobind Singh to leave the fortress and save himself to reassemble the Sikhs.

Sangat Singh Minhas

Sangat Singh Minhas was the first Doaba Sikh Rajput to join the army of Guru Gobind Singh.

Sharan Kaur Pabla

Sharan Kaur Pabla was a Sikh martyr who was slain in 1705 by Mughal soldiers while cremating the bodies two older sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th Sikh Guru, after the battle of Chamkaur.


see also

Battle of Anandpur

Second Battle of Anandpur, fought between the armies of the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh and an allied force of the Rajas of the Sivalik Hills in 1704

First Battle of Anandpur, fought between the armies of the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh and the Mughal forces in 1701

Bhai Mani Singh

Bhai Mani Singh who was under the presence of Guru Gobind Singh in 1690s had taken over the Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar in mid-1699 from Minas.

She appointed Bhai Mani Singh as the Granthi of Harmandir Sahib and sent him to Amritsar with Mama Kirpal Singh (Chand), the maternal uncle of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

Guru Gobind Singh Marg

Guru Gobind Singh Marg was inaugurated on April 10, 1973, amidst great rejoicing and fanfare with efforts of then Chief Minister of Punjab, Giani Zail Singh.

Khalsa Mahima

Guru Gobind Singh explains the role of the Saint Soldiers (Sant Sipahi) to the Hindu Brahmins.

Kotkapura

The historic words that Guru Gobind Singh Ji are said to have uttered on this occasion are memorable: "I have torn the blue clothes which I wore, and with that the rule of the Turks and Pathans is at an end".

Ramraiya

In Paayal Pur Ghudarni village, When Ragi Bulaki Singh read Rehraas in Sangat and read Chopai bani of tenth guru then Ram Raiyas abused him and Guru Gobind Singh and beat him too.

Religious initiation rites

Khande Di Pahul was initiated in the times of Guru Gobind Singh when Khalsa was inaugurated at Sri Anandpur Sahibon the day of Baisakhi in 1699.