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The History of Dasam Guru's Compositions begins with the time, when it were outspoken, composed and compiled by Guru Gobind Singh, in form of booklets and Granths, over various period of his life which Later were united in a form of granth by Bhai Mani Singh Khalsa, with help of other Khalsa Brothers, on Directions of Mother Sundri which is presently recognized as Sri Dasam Granth Sahib. From Historical Books, Rehitnamas, Old Manuscripts and Oral traditions of various Sampardas, It is concluded that Sikhs had impact of these Compositions and they use to Study and Understand these compositions during and after Guru Gobind Singh's Death. These Compositions Include: Jaapu Sahib, Akal Ustat, Bachitar Natak, Chandi Charitar, Chandi Di Var, Gyan Prabodh, Chaubis Avtar, Shabad, Thirty-Three Swayyas, Sawaiye, Shashtar Nam Mala, Ath Pakh-yaan Charitar Likh-yatay, Zafarnamah

All Historical Sources from early 17th Century contains various lines/Hymns/Names of Compositions and even their poetry style have impact of Poetry Style of Guru Gobind Singh himself as they are composing their books in same Chands and Meters in which Guru Gobind Singh composed these compositions.

17th Century

During this century, Guru Gobind Singh left his holy abode. Compositions of Guru Gobind Singh were spreaded here and there with Sikhs and few were with Mata Sundri at Delhi. Sikhs have access to various pothis of Guru Gobind Singh writings. This could be get from Contemporary historians and writers who wrote about Guru Gobind Singh's Life.

Sri Gur Sobha - Poet Senapati(1711)

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About Dasam Bani following are conclusive ponints while studying Sri Gur Shobha:

1. Poet Senapati have access to Bachitar Natak Granth.
2. Poet Senapati have written conversation of Guru Gobind Singh and Akal Purakh, which is a Part of Bachitar Natak.
3. Poet Senapati have written History of Religion in the same way given in Bachitar Natak Composition.
4. In Battle of Bhangani, Poet Senapati have written characters which were present in Bachitar Natak, and haven't mentioned Peer Buddu Shah too.
5. Poet Senapati used words like Sri Kaal, Chandi Sudhari in his poems which means, that these words were part of Sikh hymns of that time.

Following is detailed explanation, which proves that Bachitar Natak Granth was present upto 1711:

Proofs in Sri Gur Sobha Granth about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

Parchi Gobind Singh Ki - Bava Sevadas (1741)

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1. Parchian Prove this that the though process of Dasam Bani was prevelent during that time.
2. Parchian Quote a verse from Ram Avtar and 33 Svaiyey.
3. Parchian also mention presence of Zafarnama with Hikayats.
4. Parchian also include words like Bhagauti Sri Kaal etc.
5. Parchian also not include Peer Buddhu Shah in Battle of Bhangani, which seems to be Guru Gobind Singh haven't mentioned Peer Buddhu Shah due to Some special reason which should be get research by Historians.

Proofs in Parchian Sevadas Kian about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

Gurbilas Patshahi 10 - Koer Singh (1751)

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The First ever authentic History book which mentions Gurship of Guru Granth Sahib by Guru Gobind Singh, written after 43 years of Death of Guru Gobind Singh, includes direct names of Compositions of Guru Gobind Singh which is found in present Dasam Granth. The most detailed History about Guru Gobind Singh is mentioned in this Book.

Key Facts regarding history of Dasam Guru's Compositions are:

1. Gurbilas mentions Krishna Charitar was written in Paonta Sahib, including Bisan Charitars.
2. Gurbilas Mentions Bachitar Natak granth was writrten By Guru Gobind Singh at anandpur
3. Gurbilas Mention that Chandi Di Vaar was written by Guru Gobind Singh.
4. Gurbilas mention that Jaap Sahib, Akal Ustati was written by Guru Gobind Singh.
5. It also mentions that all 11 Hikayats were written by Guru Gobind Singh and source of these persian tales are Charitropakhyan.

It is believed that he must collecrt this all material for more then 5 years which give us lighten that Compositions of Guru Gobind Singh was available before 1940. As verses mentioned in Sri Gur Sobha(1711) and Parchian Sevadas(1741), which gives us strong belief about it's Creation.

Proofs in Gurbilas Patshahi 10 about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

BansavaliNama Dasan Patshahi Ka - Kesar Singh Chibber

Proofs in Bansavalinama about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

Gurbilas Patshahi 10 - Giani Sukkha Singh

Proofs in Gurbilas Sukkha Singh about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

Guru Kian Sakhian - Svaroop Singh Kausish (1790)

Proofs in Guru Kian Sakhian about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

Rehitnama Bhai Chaupa Singh

Proofs in Rehitnama Bhai Chaupa Singh about Guru Gobind Singh's Compositions

18th Century

Sketch of Sikhs - JB Malcolm (1812)

Twarikh Guru Khalsa - Giani Gian Singh =

Gurpartap Suraj Granth - Kavi Santokh Singh =