Jatehdaar Baba Bir Singh Rangreta
Baba Bir singh Ranghreta ji born in 1682 A.D, he was Jatehdar of ( 13 SOH GHOD SWAR ) Misl of Rangreta sikhs.[1] This Misl was the most powerful Misl of Sikhs at the time from Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself gave Jatehdaari to Baba Bir Singh Rangreta on the bank of the Sersa river.[2] These all details were taken from Persian text, Karam Singh historian, Archives of Sikhs kept in U.K , Panjab University Lahore, Ganda Singh Historian, Pritam Singh M.A retrd book Dalit sikh panth de rakhae, Dhanna Singh MP Akali dal Former education minister. Pugg and Jatehdaari of Maiwa Singh Rangreta were given to Bir singh Ranghreta and he further formed and upgraded Rangreta warriors into1300 cavalry men whom throw Spear and Javelin while riding and standing on horse saddle. They throw spears while riding horses without missing any target. Nowadays, 13 SOH GHOD SWAR Misl is known as Dashmesh Tarna Dal, and headed by Jatehdar Major Singh Sodhi. 13 SOH GHOD SWAR Misl was the most feared and bravest misl of Sikhism, and the oldest Misl. This and Baba Dheer Singh Rangreta's misl was the only Misl which had been started by the hands of Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself, no other sikh misls were started by Guru Gobind Singh Ji. These facts were collected by Gyani Mandeep Singh videyarthi, Naranjan AARFI, Pritam Singh M.A retrd, from archive of UK , Lahore, Dharmsthal Kalyandas UK and Persian texts of Invaders. This all data and details are properly written in book by Naranjan Aarfi ji, Rangretian daa Itihaas. Baba Dhir singh Rangreta was younger brother of Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and he was born in 1686 A.D.[3]
According to Ratan singh Bhangu: How Ala singh ragard Baba Bir singh Rangreta:
How Baba Ala Singh had a great regard for Baba BirSingh is described by Bhangoo Sahib as under:-
Bir Singh the youthful champion is known as Ranghretta, so to says, But when his flag unfurled1300 horsemen accompanied him and his drum was beaten. He rode his horse ahead of every body, followed by others. He led them in the midest of battle. That is why the Panth remembers him (43)(Parcheen Panth Parkash page 464).[4]
Approved by:
- Dashmesh Tarna Dal
- Karam Singh Historian
- Gyani Mandeep Singh Videyarthi
- Pritam Singh M.A retrd ( Dalit sikh panth de rakhae )
- Ganda Singh Historian
- Dhanna SIngh MP Akali Dal
- Naranjan Aarfi ( Rangretian daa Itihaas-1 and part 2 )
- Shamsher Singh Ashok ( Mazhabi sikkha daa itihaas )[5]
- Dr. Bhupinder Singh Mattu ( itihaas vich mazhabi sikkha di jado jehad )
- Panjab University archive lahore
- Persian texts
- Archive of U.K
- Abbaston and H.A Rose book ( Glossary of tribes and caste )
- Jaswant Singh Book ( Guru Ke bette )
- Pracheen Panth Parkash[6]
- Twarikh Guru Khalsa[7]
- Singh Sagar
- S, Kultar Singh former M.L.A. and son of Sadhu Daya Singh Aarif
- Sidhu Brara Da itihaas[8]
Early life and Background
Baba Bir Singh Rangreta ancestary is from Bhagat Chejju ( Jo sukh chajju de chubare oh balakh na bukharey ) a famous proverb all over punjab, specially lehnda punjab, and bloodline of Sidhu kabila of Afghanistan, region of Multan and from Rajkumar Sehaj. In that time fellowship of Nath and Yogis was very popular, and Jogi Ratan Nath was leader of Yogis and Naths. Bhagat sehj got motivated and impressed from Yogi Ratan Nath and became Yogi. He became the leader of students of Yogi Ratan Nath. At that time Yogi Ratan nath had 2000 disciples at that time. When Guru Nanak went to Sehjkot on Jogiya de Mella, bhagat sheju was selected for discussion on Giyan of Dharma and all Yogis arranged a debate on it. Bhagat sheju got impressed by the Giyan of Guru Nanak Dev ji and said that your knowledge on Dharma and God is infinity and endless, and there is no match of it. After this Bhagat sheju adopted sikhi from Guru Nanak and became Guru kaa sikh and gave whole life to Sikhism and Seva. On one baisakh he asked questions from Guru Nanak that ( Do God also marry and live married life ?. Then guru nanak said these quotes ( ) . Then Guru Nanak made a Hukam that any one from sangat please stand and give their girl for marriage with Bhagat Sehju. Then a man from Shujawal, name Shiyahi Mal ( Rangreta sikh ) gave his daughter the name Nani Rai's hand to Bhagat sheju. And Guru Nanak ji arranged their marriage himself at Kartarpur shahib. Then they had 2 sons, 1st Sohan Mal and 2nd lala Mal. After this Sohan Mal marriage was arranged by Guru Amar das ji with the daughter of Bhai Rini Ram of Shejkot, daughter name Bibi Sani dayi. Then they further had 2 sons, karma and Dharma. Then Guru Ramdas ji arranged marriage of Baba Dharma in Lahore, with Sendyi Daughter of Manik Chand. They further had 2 Childers, eldest was daughter name Bibi Rai dyi and younger was Bhai bhula. Bibi Rai dyi arranged marriage with Bhai Jaspan ( Grandfather of Bhai jaita , Baba jiwan singh ji ) by Guru Ramdas ji. Baba Bhula was arranged with a family of Lahore town named sardargarh ( today known as shadarra ) name Bhai paida ( Bloodline of Bhai Matidas, Bhai Satidas, Bhai Deyala all Ranghreta Mazhabi sikh ) and daughter of Bhai Paida was Bibi Joshi. Baba Bhula and Bibi Joshi had one son named Bhai Dhiyan singh. Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself arranged the marriage of Bhai Dhiyan singh ji at Anandpur sahib with a Jatt sardar family of Batala jathala name kirpal singh and his daughter Janno kaur.
According to Sir Daniel Abbastons and H.A Rose book; (A glossary of tribes and castes Punjab and north west frontier" Part-II, pg.57)
Baba Bir Singh Rangreta belongs to Bangus/Bansi/Bangsi/Bhangusi tribe of Afghanistan and Punjab region, or be can say that old area of undivided Punjab and Saptsindhu.[9]
Baba Dhiyan Singh Rangreta ji ( Grandfather )
He was such a fearless and brave warrior and strategist, he formed an army troop of 200 horseman archers who could shoot their target from their horse back. He and his troop were praised by Guru Gobind Singh Ji after the Battle of Bhangani. Baba Dhiyan Singh Rangreta got Shahidi in Chamkaur battle.
Baba Maiwa Singh Rangreta ji ( Father )
He was the son of Bhai Dhiyan Singh Rangreta and Bibi janno kaur of the Jatt family from Batala Jethala. He further advanced and upgraded the idea of his father, he formed 200 trained troops of horsemen who used to throw Spear and Javelin, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave him the Jatehdaari of 200 Ghodswar to Baba Maiwa Singh ji. He got married in the Arora khatri family of Amritsar of Bhai Santa singh. Baba Maiwa singh got Shahidi on the bank of Sersa Nadi.
Became target for gun test of Guru Gobind Singh Ji ( Dalla Chaudhary Incident of Cowardness )
Baba Bir Singh Rangreta ji and his small brother Baba Dheer Singh Rangreta ji showed their bravery and courageous heart by accepting and completing a dangerous task given by Guru Gobind singh Ji. This task and terms are given by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, just to show the reality and lower the fake ego and pride of Jatt soldiers and Dalla Chaudhary, that he was talking before this incident.[10]
According to Bhai Santokh Singh, Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth:
Chaudhary Dalla once boasted about the loyalty and courage of his Jatt soldiers. Guru Gobind Singh asked him to provide a couple of his men as targets so that he could test the range and striking power of the new weapon. The strange demand stunned Dalla and his men out of their wits and none of them came forward. Chaudhary Dalla and his mens showed cowardness for the Gurus request, and they got astonish on seeing the loyalty and bravery of the Rangreta Sikhs for the Gurus demands and facing of the first bullet for Gurus demand. As per the Historians and incident, Dalla Chaudhary was making fun of Rangreta and other sikhs, and been biased for them and glorifying him and flattering about himself and his jatt sikhs. But after seeing this all, he got shamed on himself.
The Guru there upon called out the two Ranghreta Sikhs who were doing their assigned work for the khalsa. They came running, each trying to be in front of the other in order to be the first to face the bullet. Dalla, astonished at the Sikhs spirit of sacrifice, was humbled.
This historical gun of the Guru Ji is safely preserved in the Armory of Takhat Shri Keshgarh Sahib in district Ropar as ahistorical blessing to the Khalsa. The faithful Sikh congregations come from far and wide to have a glimpse of this gun.
Battle of Sirhind ( Baba Banda Singh Bahadur appoint him as Governor of Sirhind )
Sardar Gurnam Singh Muktsar has portrayed Bhai Bir Singh as the Governor of Sirhind in his articles in "Preet lari Feb.1999,A.D." page 18 entitled "Khalsa De 300 Sala Jashan Te Ik Nazarand Maharaja Ranjit Singh Da Raaj and Sikhi Da niyara sarup", as under:-
"When Sirhind was conquered, the flag of Khalsa Raaj was unfurled there. Banda Singh Bahadur appointed Bhai Bir Singh (Untouchable) to be the first Khalsa Governor of Sirhind. This Bhai Bir Singh is the same untouchable heroic fighter as had contended with his brother at Damdama to stand ahead of his brother Dhir Singh for the trial of a gun presented to the Guru Ji by a Sikh technician. In this country overwhelmed by caste considerations how can one believe that some infirm Sikhs did not feel irritated at his being appointed governor. Baba Banda Singh Bahadur had been martyred on 19th June, 1716 A.D. After his death the Sikhs were in a tight corner for a longtime .The heads of the Sikhs carried a price and they were surrounded by the enemies on all sides. For some time the Tat Khalsa and Bandayee Khalsa remained at logger-heads, but ultimately Bandayee Khalsa was completely wiped out of the Guru's establishment TatKhalsa become the main server of the Guru's establishment. The Tat Khalsa was further divided into two parts. One group was called Budha Dal and the other was called Taruna Dal. The job of the BudhaDal was to serve and preserve the gurdwaras, re-establish Sikh conventions at the gurdwaras and to run them according to sikh tenets. The main job of the Taruna Dal was to set right the enemies of Punjab. Baba Bir Singh Ranghreta had made his encampment in the area which is called bangus. This area was so named because many pathan tribes of bangus race resided in this area. Being the habitat of the pathans of bangus race the entire area was called bangus and its residents were called bangus or bangusi. This is the area situated on both sides of river kurram, originating in koh safed of Afganistan and coming down to water the region called kurram-kohat.This area extends to the area of Bannu-Kohat."(Ranghretian Da Itihas, page 388)
According to Abbastons writing: Book name ( Glossary of caste and gotras nwf ) :
"Bangus" was the name given to a number of pathan tribes whose initial number comprised one lac families. This mountainous region where these families lived was also called with the same name."(A glossary of tribes and castes Punjab and north west frontier" Part-II, pg.57)
Jatehdari
Baba Bir Singh Rangreta got Jatehdaari of Ghodswar troop of his father and pugg at Sersa river by Guru Gobind Singh Ji himself.
Baba Dheer Singh Rangreta got Jatehdaari of his and pugg of Grandfather Dhiyan Singh Rangreta at Damdama Talwandi Sabo.
Baba Bir Singh Rangreta got Jatehdaari of his father on Sersa river, and under leadership of Baba Mani Singh Rangreta, and Bir Singh Rangreta , Dheer Singh Rangreta, Mata Sahib devan and Mata Sundri ji send under protection along with 25 sikh soldiers to Delhi and they are informed that, they do not return back before getting a Hukamnama from the Guru Gobind Singh Ji. That's why Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and Dheer Singh Rangreta had not participated in Battle of Chamkaur and Battle of Muktsar.
Conspiracy against Baba Bir Singh Rangreta ( But got alive )
Their is no mention of death and disappearance of Baba Bir Singh Rangreta and 13 SOH GHOD SWAR MISL of Rangreta Sikhs. But history always wins from the fake promoters and manipulators. So many scholars and historians had gave their whole efforts and life to find the truth of Baba Bir Singh Rangreta Death and Disband of 13 SOH GHODSWAR MISL.
According to the Research of Pritam singh M.A Retrd and Naranjan Aarfi ji, Shamsher Singh Ashok, Jaswant singh( Guru Ke Bette ) Pracheen panth prakash book, Twarikh Guru khalsa, Jaswant singh ( Guru ke Bette ).
He was killed by the conspiracy of Ala Singh of Patiala and Charat singh. The misl got disbanded and they settle in different region of india. Some in Kashmir and Srinagar, Himachal Pardesh, Assam and Uttarakhand and even other places toward south of india. Families of warrior Hari Singh Narwa and General zorawar Singh were the part of 13 SOH GHOD SWAR Misl. That's why their is lot of confusion in finding the real background of these warriors and due to belonging to Ranghreta community, their jatehdaar death and even proof of Rangreta misl have been changed and made hidden by the other Sikh leaders, just for their own benefit and greediness. [11]
But according to the Great author and researcher Naranjan Aarfi ji, he got saved from the box in which he had been sealed after conspiracy and saved by a Ramgharia Sikh villagers of Muthianwala. He got disappointed by other sikh misls. He founded that his campanions had been brutally killed in the conspiracy and no one left of his known and relatives. From this incident he started to live as Sant. Further he lived as Sant Baba Bir Singh Ji, and got murdered at the age of 148 years by the Dogra Conspiracy.
See also
References
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