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'''[[Bhai Bachittar Singh]]''' (d. 1705), warrior and martyr, was the second son of [[Bhai Mani Ram]], a Parmar Rajput and devotee of the [[Gurus]]. | '''[[Bhai Bachittar Singh]]''' (d. 1705), warrior and martyr, was the second son of [[Bhai Mani Ram]], a Parmar Rajput and devotee of the [[Gurus]]. | ||
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One of the five brothers presented by their father for service to [[Guru Gobind Singh]], he joined the order of the [[Khalsa]] on the historic [[Baisakhi day]], [[14 April]] [[1699]]. | One of the five brothers presented by their father for service to [[Guru Gobind Singh]], he joined the order of the [[Khalsa]] on the historic [[Baisakhi day]], [[14 April]] [[1699]]. | ||
Subsequently, he shot into prominence during the first [[ | Subsequently, he 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 single-handedly face a drunken elephant brought forth by the enemy to batter down the gate of [[Lohgarh Fort]]. | ||
As the elephant approached the gate, Bachittar Singh, sallied forth on horseback and made a powerful thrust with his spear piercing the elephant's armour plate, injuring the animal in the forehead. The wounded elephant ran back creating havoc and great damage in the enemy's ranks. As a result of Bhai sahib's bold action, the Sikhs gained an upper hand in this conflict.<!------ | As the elephant approached the gate, Bachittar Singh, sallied forth on horseback and made a powerful thrust with his spear piercing the elephant's armour plate, injuring the animal in the forehead. The wounded elephant ran back creating havoc and great damage in the enemy's ranks. As a result of Bhai sahib's bold action, the Sikhs gained an upper hand in this conflict.<!------ | ||
Bachittar Singh also took part in actions at Nirmohgarh and Basali and in the last battle of Anandpur. On the fateful night of 5-6 December 1705, when Anandpur was evacuated, he was one of those who safely crossed the torrential Sarsa rivulet. At the head of a flanking guard watching pursuers from the direction of [[Ropar]], he had an encounter with a body of irregulars near Malikpur Ranghran in which he was seriously wounded. He was carried , near death, to Nihang Khan's house at [[Kotla Nihang Khan]] by [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]] and [[Bhai Madan Singh]]. Guru Gobind Singh asked Nihang Khan to look after Bachittar Singh, after which he proceeded with the remaining forty or so Sikhs towards [[Battle of Chamkaur Sahib|Chamkaur]]. Guru Gobind Singh, before his departure, bestowed upon Nihang Khan; a sword, a dagger and a shield. ----->{{aowf|Bhai Bachittar Singh}} | Bachittar Singh also took part in actions at Nirmohgarh and Basali and in the last battle of Anandpur. On the fateful night of 5-6 December 1705, when Anandpur was evacuated, he was one of those who safely crossed the torrential Sarsa rivulet. At the head of a flanking guard watching pursuers from the direction of [[Ropar]], he had an encounter with a body of irregulars near Malikpur Ranghran in which he was seriously wounded. He was carried , near death, to Nihang Khan's house at [[Kotla Nihang Khan]] by [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]] and [[Bhai Madan Singh]]. Guru Gobind Singh asked Nihang Khan to look after Bachittar Singh, after which he proceeded with the remaining forty or so Sikhs towards [[Battle of Chamkaur Sahib|Chamkaur]]. Guru Gobind Singh, before his departure, bestowed upon Nihang Khan; a sword, a dagger and a shield. ----->{{aowf|Bhai Bachittar Singh}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 2 September 2011
Bhai Bachittar Singh (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, he joined the order of the Khalsa on the historic Baisakhi day, 14 April 1699.
Subsequently, he 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 single-handedly face a drunken elephant brought forth by the enemy to batter down the gate of Lohgarh Fort.
As the elephant approached the gate, Bachittar Singh, sallied forth on horseback and made a powerful thrust with his spear piercing the elephant's armour plate, injuring the animal in the forehead. The wounded elephant ran back creating havoc and great damage in the enemy's ranks. As a result of Bhai sahib's bold action, the Sikhs gained an upper hand in this conflict. .....More
