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==Reason of Conflict== | ==Reason of Conflict== | ||
===Zabar Khan=== | ===Zabar Khan=== | ||
Hakim Zabar Khan was | Hakim Zabar Khan was owner of Bassi Kalan with 21 Bassi Villages in hoshiarpur district. He used to torture the local Hindu’s residents and used to kidnap the local girls for indecent purposes. He always do zulam on the Hindus of the village, even having his minions snatch the doli of the young hindu brides so he could rape them before their marriages were consumated. His reputation for doing evil was, well known as he did not limit his liberties with the Hindu brides , wives and daughters to just his village. | ||
==Devi Das Dola== | ==Devi Das Dola== | ||
A Poor Brahmin name Devi Das who lived in village Jaijon whose wife was taken by Hakim Zabar Khan and carried off to the Hakim's village and locked aaway in his palace. The Brahmin was sad hearted and wept before the qazis and other Religious leaders, but nobody cared. Finding that no one could be of assistance to him, he went to Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib and and related the story to him. | In context to this, Hakam Jabar Khan forcibly kidnapped the newly wedded wife of poor Brahmin Devi Das and took her to his palace. On this poor Brahmin Devi Das. A Poor Brahmin name Devi Das who lived in village Jaijon whose wife was taken by Hakim Zabar Khan and carried off to the Hakim's village and locked aaway in his palace. The Brahmin was sad hearted and wept before the qazis and other Religious leaders, but nobody cared. Finding that no one could be of assistance to him, he went to Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib and and related the story to him. | ||
===Ardas to Guru Gobind Singh=== | ===Ardas to Guru Gobind Singh=== | ||
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==Plan== | ==Plan== | ||
==Clash== | ==Clash== | ||
SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI attacked Basi area where Hakam Jabar Khan was spending his evening time. After a long fight with Hakam Jabar Khan, he was arrested and was tied up. Newly wedded wife of poor Brahmin Devi Das was handed over to him safely and SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI started helping his wounded Singhs who came along with him. | |||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
On Monday evening they reached Ladhewal where Gurudwara Sahib is situated. Some of the Singhs died in the night as their condition was quite bad. So SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI himself did all the final rituals of these Singhs on Tuesday morning. After this he ordered rest of the singhs to move to Anandpur Sahib. So in the Remembrance of SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI and brave singhs who died here, this Gurudwara Sahib is situated. | |||
==Memorials== | ==Memorials== | ||
* [[Gurdwara Sahibzada Ajit Singh]] | |||
* [[Gurdwara Sahib Shahidan, Ladhewal]] | |||
* [[Gurdwara Shahidan (Harian Vailan)]] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* Gurdwara Sahibzada Ajit Singh | * Gurdwara Sahibzada Ajit Singh |
Revision as of 12:18, 19 March 2009
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Skirmish Of Bassi Kalan | ||
Date: | 1701/1703 | |
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Location : | Bassi Kalan, District Hoshiarpur | |
Reason : | Zabar Khan Took Wife of Devi Das to basi Kalan, and Guru Gobind SIngh Send his elder sahizada to restore the dola and bring Zabar Khan to anandpur | |
Combatants/Commanders | ||
Sahibzada Ajit Singh with 200 Singhs | Zabar Khan with his Soldiers | |
Results | ||
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Succeeded, but Many Singhs lost their lives, | Zabar Khan was bandi bana liya and send him to Anandpur |
The Skirmish of Bassi Kalan was held between Sahibzada Ajit Singh, with his 100 Singhs and Zabar Khan with his soldiers.
Reason of Conflict
Zabar Khan
Hakim Zabar Khan was owner of Bassi Kalan with 21 Bassi Villages in hoshiarpur district. He used to torture the local Hindu’s residents and used to kidnap the local girls for indecent purposes. He always do zulam on the Hindus of the village, even having his minions snatch the doli of the young hindu brides so he could rape them before their marriages were consumated. His reputation for doing evil was, well known as he did not limit his liberties with the Hindu brides , wives and daughters to just his village.
Devi Das Dola
In context to this, Hakam Jabar Khan forcibly kidnapped the newly wedded wife of poor Brahmin Devi Das and took her to his palace. On this poor Brahmin Devi Das. A Poor Brahmin name Devi Das who lived in village Jaijon whose wife was taken by Hakim Zabar Khan and carried off to the Hakim's village and locked aaway in his palace. The Brahmin was sad hearted and wept before the qazis and other Religious leaders, but nobody cared. Finding that no one could be of assistance to him, he went to Guru Gobind Singh at Anandpur Sahib and and related the story to him.
Ardas to Guru Gobind Singh
When Guru Gobind Singh jee heard the story of Brahmin Devi Dass. He send Baba Ajit Singh with 200 Singhs to punish Zabar Khan for his many crimes.
Plan
Clash
SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI attacked Basi area where Hakam Jabar Khan was spending his evening time. After a long fight with Hakam Jabar Khan, he was arrested and was tied up. Newly wedded wife of poor Brahmin Devi Das was handed over to him safely and SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI started helping his wounded Singhs who came along with him.
Aftermath
On Monday evening they reached Ladhewal where Gurudwara Sahib is situated. Some of the Singhs died in the night as their condition was quite bad. So SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI himself did all the final rituals of these Singhs on Tuesday morning. After this he ordered rest of the singhs to move to Anandpur Sahib. So in the Remembrance of SAHIBZADA AJIT SINGH JI and brave singhs who died here, this Gurudwara Sahib is situated.
Memorials
See Also
- Gurdwara Sahibzada Ajit Singh
References
- (Lucky 17:54, 19 March 2009 (UTC))