Explore the life of Kesari Chand, ally of Raja Bhim Chand, as he faces Guru Gobind Singh and joins historic battles in the Sivalik foothills.
Discover the remarkable life of Mahitab Devi, aka Rani Katochan, who influenced Maharaja Ranjit Singh and introduced Phulkari embroidery to Lahore.
Discover the legacy of Mangal Singh Ramgarhia, the distinguished manager of the Golden Temple in Amritsar from 1862-1879, and his historical contributions.
Explore the valor of Mathra Singh, son of Bhai Dial Das, and his heroic martyrdom in the Battle of Nirmohgarh under Guru Gobind Singh. Learn more.
NIRMOHGARH SAHIB, GURDWARA, situated on top of a low hill 4 km south of Kiratpur (31° ll`N, 76° 35`E), is dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh. In August 1700, Anandpur, which was then the seat of Guru Gobind Singh, was attacked by a combined force of several of the surrounding hill chiefs. For four days, their troops assaulted successively the four fortresses built around the main citadel, Anandgarh, but they found all of them impregnable. Finally, they laid a siege to Anandgarh in the hope of starving the Sikhs into surrender, but without effect. They then resorted to a ruse.
Explore the brave stand of Prithi Chand Dadhval and Guru Gobind Singh against Mughal forces. Dive into legendary battles for freedom.
Explore the legacy of Ajmer Chand, ruler of Kahlur, and his battles against Guru Gobind Singh. Discover the historical conflicts in the Sivaliks.
Explore the legacy of Sansar Chand, the Katoch Rajput Raja of Kangra, his conquests, and his alliance with Maharaja Ranjit Singh to defend against the Gurkhas.
BHIKHAN KHAN (d. 1688) was a Pathan who had served in the Mughal army before joining Guru Gobind Singh at Paonta Sahib on the recommendation of Pir Buddhu Shah of Sadhaura. He had one hundred soldiers under his command, but he crossed over to the hill rajas on the eve of the battle of Bharigani (AD 1688). According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Bhikhan Khan told the Pathans in the employ of Guru Gobind Singh that the Guru was mainly dependant on them and that the rest of his army was only a miscellaneous rabble who would run away when they heard the first shot fired. He suggested that they could save their lives by taking the side of the hillmen.
Discover Savan Mall, nephew of Guru Amar Das, who procured timber for Goindval's expansion and spread Sikh teachings in the hills. Learn more about his journey.
