DESAN, MAI, a childless woman from a Sandhu Jatt family of Patti in Amritsar district, once approached Guru Hargobind praying for the boon of a child. The Guru advised her to remain content with what God had willed for her, but, as she persisted in her request, he made a prayer for her. Mai Desan, says Gurbilas Chhevin Patshahi, had in course of time seven sons, whose descendants now inhabit the village of Chabba, 8 km south of Amritsar. Gurdwara Sarigrana Sahib at Chabba marks the spot where Mai Desan is believed to have met the Guru.
Dive into the story of Karmo and her jealousy towards Guru Arjan—an intriguing chapter in Sikh history. Discover how her plans were thwarted.
Explore the influential life of Jathedar Sampuran Singh Raman, a pivotal figure in Akali politics and advocate for a Punjabi-speaking state.
Discover Bhai Bahoru's daring role in helping recover Guru's horses, using clever disguises in historical Lahore.
DEVA SINGH, BHAI. and Bhai Ishar Singh were among the Five Muktas, who formed the first batch after the Parij Piare to receive baptism of the Khalsa on the Baisakhi day of AD 1699. According to Rahitnama Hazuri Bhai Chaupa Singh Chhibbar, the draft of a rahitnama was prepared by these Muktas which later received Guru Gobind Singh`s approval. Bhai Deva Singh and Bhai Ishar Singh fell fighting in the battle of Chamkaur (7 December 1705).
Discover the story of Khem Karan, Bibi Rup Kaur's husband, and their historical ties to Kiratpur and the Guru Har Rai lineage.
Explore the legend of Bakht Mall, Sikh preacher, and the retrieval of prized horses Gulbagh and Dilbagh from Lahore's governor during Guru Hargobind's era.
DOTTENWEISS or DOTTERWICH, a short statured, stoutly built German who, in 1835, joined the army of Maharaja Ranjit Singh as a military tactician. He was found unequal to the appointment and was dismissed from the service soon afterwards.
Discover the heroic tales of Lakkha Bhai, Guru Hargobind's devoted drummer, who played a vital role in the battles of Ruhela and Amritsar in 1629.
