Delve into Bathinda's ancient roots, from Bikramgarh to a pivotal district in Punjab, with a rich history and evolving demographic landscape.
Discover Barnala's historic journey from Patiala's capital to a vibrant district, its cultural heritage, and key events shaping its unique legacy.
BACHITTAR SINGH, BHAI (d. 1705), warrior and martyr, was the second son of Bhai Mani Ram, a Parmar Rajput and devotee of the Gurus. One of the five brothers presented by their father for service to Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708), he joined the order of the Khalsa on the historic Baisakhi day, 30 March 1699, and shot into prominence during the first battle of Anandpur against the hill chieftains, when, on 1 September 1700, he was selected by Guru Gobind Singh to face a drunken elephant brought forth by them to batter down the gate of the Lohgarh Fort.
Discover the devotion of Bhai Bahilol to Guru Amar Das in Qadivind, Pakistan, and the legacy of his request to remember God's Name eternally.
Explore the legacy of Bakhshish Singh, who took Khalsa vows in 1699 and fought in Lohgarh & Nirmohgarh battles. Discover historical insights from Sri GurPratap Suraj Granth.