Guru Gobind Singh

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Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh Ji (December 22, 1666 in Patna, Bihar, India - October 7, 1708) was the tenth and last of the Ten human form Gurus of Sikhism. He became Guru on November 11, 1675 at the age of nine, following in the footsteps of his father Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. Before Guru Ji left his body, he nominated Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (SGGS) as the next perpetual Guru of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh moulded the Sikh Religion into its present form today with the formation of the Khalsa.

Early Life

For the first 20 years or so of his life, Guru Gobind Singh lived peacefully at Anandpur practicing arms and exercises to complete his training as a soldier. He also studied Persian and Sanskrit and engaged 52 poets to translate the Hindu epics. Stories of ancient heroes were translated into Punjabi in order to create the martial spirit among the Sikhs. The Guru also wrote several compositions including Jaap Sahib, Akal Ustat and Sawayas during this period. He also established a Gurdwara at Paonta Sahib on the banks of the river Jamna.

Battle of Bhangani

The Guru admonished hill Rajas including Raja Bhim Chand for giving their daughters to the Moghuls as tribute for holding their positions. His efforts at winning their support against Aurangzeb bore no fruit. On the contrary, the hill Rajas conspired with the Moghul armies o put down the power of Guru Gobind singh. Hey however faced defeat several times at the hands of the comparatively small Sikh Army.

Battle of Nadaun (Hussaini Yudh)

The Masands

The Guru received various complaints against the priests – masands – who robbed he poor Sikhs and misappropriated the collections. Th Guru abolished this order and severly punished the miscreants. Hereafter, the faithful were to bring their offerings direct o the Guru at the time of the annual Vaisakhi fair

The Khalsa

Guru Gobind Singh Gallery

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Preceded by:
Guru Teg Bahadur
(1 April 1621 - 11 November 1675)
Guru Gobind Singh Followed by:
Guru Granth Sahib
(Perpetual Guru of the Sikhs)


These are the Ten Gurus of Sikhism

Guru Nanak | Guru Angad Dev | Guru Amar Das | Guru Ram Das | Guru Arjan | Guru Hargobind | Guru Har Rai | Guru Har Krishan | Guru Teg Bahadur | Guru Gobind Singh


Chronology of the Main Events in Guru ji Life

# Date Event
1 December 22nd, 1666 Birth at Patna Sahib
2 May, 1673 Arrival at Anandpur Sahib
3 July, 1677 Marriage with Mata Jeeto Ji
4 1682 Repulsing the attack of Raja Bhim Chand on Anandpur
5 May, 1685 Maklaavaa of Mata Jeeto Ji (who adopted the name 'Sundari')
6 July, 1685 Guru Ji leaves Anandpur for Paonta Sahib
7 November, 1686 Birth of S. Ajit Singh Ji
8 October, 1687 Battle of Bhangani
9 November 1688 Return to Anandpur Sahib
10 1689 Battle of Naudan
11 March,1690 Birth of S. Jujhar Singh Ji
12 1694 Khanzada attacks Anandpur
13 1695 Battle with Hussain Khan
14 1697 Birth of S. Zorawar Singh Ji
15 1699 Birth of S. Fateh Singh Ji
16 Vaisakhi, 1699 Creation of the Khalsa
17 September 1699 Skirmishes with Raja Bhim Chand
18 December 1700 Attacked by the combined forces of the hill chieftains
19 January 1701 Leave Anandpur for Nirmoh
20 January 1702 Battle of Nirmoh
21 March 1702 Goes to Basoli April
22 June 1702 Occupation of Kalmot
23 August 1702 Return to Anandpur
24 February 1703 Repulsing the attacks of the hill-chieftains
25 June 1704 Repulsing the combined attack of hill-chiefs and Mughals
26 December 1704 Evacuation of Anandpur
27 December 1704 Battle of Chamkaur and martyrdom of S. Ajit Singh Ji and S. Jujhar Singh Ji
28 December 1704 Martyrdom of S. Zorawar Singh Ji and S. Fateh Singh Ji
29 May, 1705 Battle of Khidrana
30 June 1705 Battle of Mukatsar
31 July 1705 Reach Sabo-ki-talwandi (Damdama Sahib)
32 November 1705 Start from Damdama Sahib to meet emperor Aurangzeb
33 February 1706 Death of Aurangzeb
34 March 1706 Guru Ji receives news of death of Aurangzeb
35 July 23rd, 1707 Guru Ji meets Bahadhur Shah at Agra
36 November 1707 Moves towards Deccan
37 September 1708 Reach Nanded
38 October 7th, 1708 Jyoti Jyot (Guru Ji leaves his body)


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