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The word Sahibzada mean "son" in [[Punjabi]] and is a term commonly used to refer to the 4 sons of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]]. The word is a traditional word not used in the everyday language of today. The plural of the word is "Sahibzade" with a stretched "A" sound at the end.
The word ''"Sahibzada"'' means "son" in [[Punjabi]] and is a term commonly used to refer to the 4 sons of [[Guru Gobind Singh]], the tenth [[Sikh Guru]]. The word is a traditional word not used in the everyday language of today. The plural of the word is "Sahibzade" with a stretched "A" sound at the end.
 
The younger pair, called the '''''"[[Chotta Sahibzade]]"''''' were [[Supreme sacrifice|martyred together]] by the [[Mughal]]s in [[Sirhind]] at the tender age of 6 and 9 years old. The older sahibzade, called the '''''"[[Vaada Sahibzade]]"''''' [[Story of bravery & sacrifice|died fighting the enemy]] of many thousands at the young age of 18 and 14 years old in battle at [[Chamkaur Sahib]].


'''Char Sahibzade''', ("char" means four and "sahibzade" refers to the sons or scions, young men of genteel birth) is a term endearingly used for the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, (Nanak X) all of whom died as martyrs while still very young. Their names are reverently preserved in Sikh memory and are recalled every time Sikh [[ardas]] or prayer of supplication is recited at a congregation or privately by an individual.
'''Char Sahibzade''', ("char" means four and "sahibzade" refers to the sons or scions, young men of genteel birth) is a term endearingly used for the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, (Nanak X) all of whom died as martyrs while still very young. Their names are reverently preserved in Sikh memory and are recalled every time Sikh [[ardas]] or prayer of supplication is recited at a congregation or privately by an individual.


The martyrdom of the four sahibzade is an important part of Sikh history and the occasion of the martyrdom is remembered and commemorated with great vigour, by large numbers of Sikhs and very acute sadness every year in December by the Sikh [[Sangat]] (holy congregation). The 21st and 26th of December are days the hold very dear memories of the Sikhs for it was on these days in 1705 that the older sahibzade Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh first set off for their heaven abode on the 21st and then on the 26th, the delicate and tender light of the younger Sahibzade, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh was cruelly and inhumanely extinguished by the Mughal authorities at Sirhind.
The martyrdom of the four sahibzade is an important part of Sikh history and the occasion of their martyrdom is remembered and commemorated both with great vigor and very acute sadness, by large numbers of Sikhs, every year in December by the Sikh [[Sangat]] (holy congregation).  
 
The 21st and 26th of December are days that hold very dear memories for Sikhs around the world, for it was on these days in 1705 that the older sahibzade Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh first set off for their heaven abode on the 21st and then on the 26th, as the delicate and tender light of the younger Sahibzade, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh was cruelly and inhumanely extinguished by the Mughal ruler of Sirhind.


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===See Also===
==See Also==


* [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]]
* [[Sahibzada Ajit Singh]]
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* [[Sahibzada Zorawar Singh]]
* [[Sahibzada Zorawar Singh]]
* [[Sahibzada Fateh Singh]]
* [[Sahibzada Fateh Singh]]
* [[Supreme sacrifice]]
* [[Supreme sacrifice]] story of the younger sons of [[Guru Gobind Singh]]
* [[Story of bravery & sacrifice]]
* [[Story of bravery & sacrifice]] story of the older sons of [[Guru Gobind Singh]]
 
==External link==
 
* [http://www.sahibzadas.info/main/index.html SAHIBZADAS.info]-- A Site dedicated to Tricentenary celebrations of sahibzadas matrydom, this has all the information about the sahibzadas and the personalities related to sahibzadas, and it has poems, articles and much more...


===References===
==References==


*1. Padam, Piara Singh, Char Sahibzade. Patiala, 1970
*1. Padam, Piara Singh, Char Sahibzade. Patiala, 1970

Latest revision as of 19:05, 16 January 2011

Sahibzada Ajit Singh saying his final farewell to his father, Guru Gobind Singh

The word "Sahibzada" means "son" in Punjabi and is a term commonly used to refer to the 4 sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. The word is a traditional word not used in the everyday language of today. The plural of the word is "Sahibzade" with a stretched "A" sound at the end.

The younger pair, called the "Chotta Sahibzade" were martyred together by the Mughals in Sirhind at the tender age of 6 and 9 years old. The older sahibzade, called the "Vaada Sahibzade" died fighting the enemy of many thousands at the young age of 18 and 14 years old in battle at Chamkaur Sahib.

Char Sahibzade, ("char" means four and "sahibzade" refers to the sons or scions, young men of genteel birth) is a term endearingly used for the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, (Nanak X) all of whom died as martyrs while still very young. Their names are reverently preserved in Sikh memory and are recalled every time Sikh ardas or prayer of supplication is recited at a congregation or privately by an individual.

The martyrdom of the four sahibzade is an important part of Sikh history and the occasion of their martyrdom is remembered and commemorated both with great vigor and very acute sadness, by large numbers of Sikhs, every year in December by the Sikh Sangat (holy congregation).

The 21st and 26th of December are days that hold very dear memories for Sikhs around the world, for it was on these days in 1705 that the older sahibzade Baba Ajit Singh and Baba Jujhar Singh first set off for their heaven abode on the 21st and then on the 26th, as the delicate and tender light of the younger Sahibzade, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh was cruelly and inhumanely extinguished by the Mughal ruler of Sirhind.

These articles deal with Char Sahibzade

Sahibzada Ajit Singh -|- Sahibzada Jujhar Singh -|- Sahibzada Zorawar Singh -|- Sahibzada Fateh Singh

See Also

External link

  • SAHIBZADAS.info-- A Site dedicated to Tricentenary celebrations of sahibzadas matrydom, this has all the information about the sahibzadas and the personalities related to sahibzadas, and it has poems, articles and much more...

References

  • 1. Padam, Piara Singh, Char Sahibzade. Patiala, 1970