Khalsa History

Q. 94. When did the “Chhota Ghallughara” (the minor holocaust) and the “Vadda Ghallughara” (the major holocaust) occur? How many Sikhs were martyred in these holocausts?

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Ans. The minor holocaust occurred between January 1, 1746 and June 30, 1746 at reedy marshes of Kaahnuwaan. Nawab Yahya Khan and his Hindu Diwan, Lakhpat Rae, with a huge army under their command, invaded the Sikhs with vengeance. According to one estimate about ten thousand Sikhs courted martyrdom. Bhai Ratan Singh Bhangoo has described […]

Q. 94. When did the “Chhota Ghallughara” (the minor holocaust) and the “Vadda Ghallughara” (the major holocaust) occur? How many Sikhs were martyred in these holocausts? Read More »

Q. 93. What are their national attributes as a result of which it has not been possible to suppress the Sikhs?

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Ans. Several reasons can be put forth to explain why in spite of the two holocausts (Ghallugharas) the Sikhs could not be exterminated or subdued. Some of these reasons are, able leaders, correct policies (strategies), good battle strategy, positive attitude, three-way-wars, tremendous sympathy and devotion of masses towards Sikhs and exemplary bravery of Sikh women.

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Q. 43. Where is the sentence, “Raj karega Khalsa, aakee rahe na koe” written?

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Ans. This sentence comes from that “Tankhaah Naama” (code of discipline) whose beginning lines are: “Questions by Bhai Nand Lal, with answers by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji”. It contains the following (poetical) proclamation: “Listen Nand Lal, this truthWhich I shall make happen during my (spiritual) reignAll (four) castes will become oneAll will meditate on

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Q. 36. State the names, places of birth and death of the five beloved ones (Piaare).

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Ans. The names of the five beloved ones are: Bhai Daya Singh. Bhai Dharam Singh. Bhai Himmat Singh. Bhai Mohkam Singh. Bhai Sahib Singh. Bhai Daya Singh was born in 1669 at Lahore (now in Pakistan), to mother, Dayali and father, Bhai Sudhay. He was 30 years old when at the Baisakhi day of 1699

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Q. 26. Name the forts at Anand Pur (constructed by the tenth Master) and give their significance.

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Ans. The forts constructed by Guru Gobind Singh in and around Anand Pur are as follows: 1. Nirmoh Garh 2. Loh Garh 3. Hol Garh (the literal meaning of ‘hola’ is invasion) 4. Fateh Garh 5. Kes Garh (signifies unity) 6. Anand Garh.The tenth Master got these forts constructed in order to maintain peace and

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