All four of his sons were initiated into the Khalsa and all were executed by Mughal forces before the age of 19. Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji (12 December 1697 – 26 December 1704) was the fourth and youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh. Ajit Singh ji (26 January 1687 –23 December 1704), also referred to with honorifics as Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji or Baba Ajit Singh ji , was the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh ji.His younger brothers were Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh.He died in battle during the Second Battle of Chamkaur along with his brother Sahibzada Jujhar Singh. Khalsa archers immeditely took their places, and showered arrows upon the opposing forces through the windows of the fortress. Determined to see them die, the Wazir, ordered the heads of the innocent 7- and 9-year-old sahibzade … They ended up reaching Chamkaur di Garhi, and laid siege. Sahibzada Jujhar Singh (27 September 1 1691 - 7 December 1705), the second son of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito ji (also known as Mata Sundari ji) at Anandpur on 27 September 1691 (as per Nanakshahi calendar).. Like his elder brother Ajit Singh, he started training in the fighting skills as soon as he started learning the religious texts aged about 4 to 5 years. Fateh was martyred at the age of six on Sirhind Fatehghar, December 12, 1705 CE, the 13th day of the month of Poh, SV year 1762. The plural of the word is “Sahibzade” with a stretched “A” sound at the end. Sahibzada Fateh Singh (1699–1705) He was Born on Wednesday, February 25, 1699 CE, the 11th day of the month Phagan, SV year 1755, the youngest son of Guru Gobind Rai was born to the guru’s first wife Jito at Anandpur, and at birth named Fateh, meaning “Victory. Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Jī, the eldest son of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, was born in Paonta Sahib on January 7, 1687; the Gurus second son, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, was born in Anandpur Sahib on March 14, 1689. The two elder sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji "Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Ji and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji" were 18 and 14 years old respectively when they achieved martyrdom at Chamkaur Sahib. Zorawar was given the name Singh at the age of five and was initiated along with his family members Anandpur Sahib in the first Amritsanchar ceremony held on Vaisakhi Day, April 13, 1699. Sahibzada Ajit Singh was born on 26th January 1687 at Paonta … By using Learn Religions, you accept our. He also attended Gurbani Kirtan at 5, Kalidas Marg on Sahibzada Day. 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. Ajit was given the name Singh when he was initiated into the Khalsa at the age of 12 and drank of the immortal nectar along with his family on the first Vaisakhi Day, April 13, 1699, at Anandpur Sahib, where his father took the name Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. CHOTTE SAHIBZADE(Younger Sons of Guru Gobind Singh) Guru Gobind Singh ji decided to evacuate Anandpur Sahib, on the advice of his Sikhs, although he had no confidence on the promises made by the adversaries, and told them about his views. By dawn, the Mughal forces of approximately 10 lakh had begun a siege of the Garhi and surrounding areas. The band comprised his father, Guru Gobind Singh, his elder brother Sahibzada Ajit Singh and forty men. This war cry is mainly used by the Akali Nihangs. The martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, the two younger sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the Tenth Master of the Sikhs, born to Mata Jito Ji, which took place on December 12, 1705 is an unprecedented event and a major landmark in the history of Sikhs. Sahibzada Singh was martyred at the age of six, on Sirhind Fatehghar, December 12, 1705 CE, on the 13th day of the month of Poh, SV year 1762. All bowed to pay their respects because he was not Baba Fateh Singh, but was the very form of Akaal Purakh. After Guru Gobind Singh's death, Banda Singh Bahadur, born Lachman Dev, also known as Madho Das and Banda Bairagi, took revenge on those who had taken part in the deaths of the children. The Mughals offered the Sikhs safe exit if they left Anandpur. His name was given at the time of his birth which means victory. He is also known as Baba Fateh Singh. Wazir Khan gave orders that masons were to brick the Gurus two youngest sons into a section of the city's wall. They erected a stockade (Garhi) and decided to fight to the last man. He also tied a high dummala (conical turban) brandishing a farla (loose cloth coming from within the turban), getting ready like this he made his way to Maharaj. Ajit Singh was martyred at the age of 18, on December 7, 1705 CE at Chamkaur, after he volunteered to leave the besieged fortress with five Singhs and face the enemy on the battlefield. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji (1687–1705) was the eldest of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons. Guru ji, accompanied by Sikhs and his family members evacuated Anandpur Sahib in December 1704, A.D. Mata Jito Ji (Ajit Kaur) First Wife of Guru Gobind Singh, Biography of Mata Sundri (Sundari Kaur), 2nd Wife of Guru Gobind Singh, Panj Pyare: The 5 Beloved of Sikh History, Nanakshahi Calendar Year 548 International Gurpurab Dates 2016 - 2017, 30 Shaheed Singh Martyrs of the Rajput Clan, Letters From Guru Gobind Singh to Aurangzeb, Sirhind Martyrdom of Mata Gujri and Younger Sahibzade (1705), Martyrdom and the Execution of Guru Arjan in Early Sikh Sources. Despite having assured Guru Gobind Singh ji the saftey of him and his Khalsa, the Mughal and Rajput army were looking for the Guru’s head. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath observed Sahibzada Day at his official residence here on Sunday and remembered the martyrdom of 4 sons of Guru Gobind Singh Maharaj, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, and Mata Gujri. Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath observed Sahibzada Day at his official residence here on Sunday and … With his three brothers, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji carried on a family tradition: that of attaining the status of one of the most hallowed martyrs in Sikh history. Uttar Pradesh CM observes Sahibzada Day, remembers martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's sons; 422-hectare land claimed by Raja Mohammad to be seized, orders Lucknow revenue court Fateh was given the name Singh when initiated at the age of three along with his family members on Vaisakhi Day April 13, at Anandpur Sahib 1699, where he partook of baptism by the sword, created by his father, and his mother took the name Ajit Kaur, and brought sugar to sweeten the immortal Amrit nectar. Sahibzada Fateh Singh was born in Anandpur Sahib on 12 December 1697, the fourth son of Mata Jito, Guru Gobind Singh's first wife. The Younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh Sahibzada Zorawar Singh who was 9 years old and Sahibzada Fateh Singh who was 7 years old were taken to Wazir Khan's palace and were cruelly and inhumanely executed by the Mughal ruler of Sirhind. Sukhmandir Kaur is a Sikh author, educator, and the president of Dharam Khand Sikh Academy. All of the congregation, including Maharaj, saluted his arrival and sat him on a high palanquin. Sikhism honors the illustrious martyred sons of Guru Gobind Singh in the prayer of ardas for their valor and sacrifice as "Char Sahibzade," the four princes of the Khalsa warrior order. The great Guru said that he was the very first Akali’. Learn Religions uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. They had hardly reached the bank of rivulet Sirsa, … Wazir Khan sentenced them to death. Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ) (January 5, 1667 1 - 21 October, 1708), born "Gobind Rai" at Patna Sahib, Bihar, India, was the tenth and last of the human form Gurus of Sikhism. The two sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Zorawar (9 years old) and Fateh (6 years old) were offered safe passage if they became Muslims. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji was born to Mata Sundari and Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Paonta Sahib on 26 January 1687. The stalwart sons of Guru Gobind Singh withstood temptation, declared their undying devotion to the Khalsa Panth and denounced the Wazir's forcible attempts to sway them. Jujhar Singh was martyred at the age of 14, on December 7, 1705 CE at Chamkaur where he earned the reputation of being likened to a crocodile for his fierceness in battle, when he volunteered to leave the besieged fortress with five of the last Singhs standing, and all achieved immortality on the battlefield. The plural of the word is "Sahibzade" with a stretched "A" sound at the end. In May 1705 a combination of Mughals and hillmen besieged Anandpur Sahib on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. - (Sant Lal Singh Nihang, Akaal Purakh Ki Fauj, Page 6) [4]. The Chote Sahibzaade, although were in the safekeeping of a Hindu Brahmin named Gangu who sold them and their grandmother to the cruel Wazir Khan who was given the task to fight Guru Gobind Singh. In 1699, Gobind Singh (born Gobind Rai) created the Khalsa, an elite warrior band of initiated devout orthodox Sikhs to protect the innocent from religious persecution. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to institute a National Bravery Award in the name of Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh and issue a commemorative gold coin to honour of Diwan Todar Mal, in tribute for their sacrifices. Mata Gujri and Chote Sahibzade in Tanda Burj the Cold Tower. This has been done to avoid referring and going through the text. Ajit Singh was born on January 26, 1687 CE, according to the Sikh calendar called the Vikram Samvat (SV) on the fourth day of the waxing moon in the month of Magh, SV year 1743. He was Guru Gobind Rai's eldest son, and he was born to the guru's second wife Sundari at Paonta, and at birth named Ajit, meaning "Invincible.". Sahibzadae - Sons of Guru Gobind Singh the Tenth Sikh Master. Sons of Guru Gobind Singh Sahibzada-a prince. ‘Congregation which had come to visit Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj asked the Guru to bestow them with the blessed vision of Akal Purakh (Timeless Being). With a courage that belied their years, both boys refused to do so. He was the youngest son of Guru Gobind Rai and was born to the first wife Jito. Up Next. His younger brothers were Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. Gobind Singh had three wives and four sons: Ajit, Jujhar, Zorawar, Fateh. His mother died when he was one year old, and he and his brother Sahibzada Zorawar Singh were cared for by their grandmother, Mata Gujari, until their martyrdom.[1]. They were then brought to the Nawab Wazir Khan (Sirhind) in Sirhind. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji (1687–1705) was the eldest of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons. Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (Punjabi: ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਜ਼ੋਰਾਵਰ ਸਿੰਘ, 28 November 1695 – 26 December 1704) was the third of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons. The wearer of the plume (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) called on the congregation to arise as Akaal Purakh was proceeding to give their blessed sight. Ajit Singh at the head of 100 Sikhs reached there on 23 May 1699, punished the Ranghars and recovered the looted property. He was the second eldest son of Guru Gobind Rai, was born to his first wife Jito at Anandpur, and at birth named Jujhar, meaning "Warrior.". There Guru Sahib… In the battle, Wazir Khan (Sirhind) was beheaded.[3]. The four Sahibzade Khalsa warriors princes were the sons of Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the leader of the Sikhs in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent during the Mughal empire (1526–1857). He also attended Gurbani Kirtan at 5, Kalidas Marg on Sahibzada Day. From their earliest childhood on their father and some able Sikhs instructed them, besides their formal and religious education, in physical training, riding and the art of warfare. Jujhar was initiated at eight years of age along with his family and given the name Singh at Anandpur Sahib on Vaisakhi, April 13, 1699, when his father Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa order of warrior saints. With his three brothers, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji carried on a family tradition: that of attaining the status of one of the most hallowed martyrs in Sikh history. Fatehgarh Sahib-Sirhind is a city based in central Punjab named after Baba Fateh Singh ji. He is also known as Baba Fateh Singh. Baba Fateh Singh Ji although he was very young learned how to fight very well and the Mughal generals described him as a alligator or a mythical persian creature called 'nihang' when he fought for the Sikh Guru's army. In Sikh tradition, it is believed that when Wazir Khan asked Fateh Singh, who he had imprisoned, what he would do if freed, Fateh Singh replied with a speech, ending it with "Fateh Singh Ke Jathe Singh", meaning that he would gather an army and fight against him and all oppressors, preaching a core value of Sikhism. Zorawar Singh and his younger brother Fateh Singh were captured with their grandmother Gujri, the mother of Guru Gobind Singh. The term "Baba" is used in India for an elder who is respected for his wisdom. The word is a traditional word not used in the everyday language of today. [2] Gurudwara Bhora Sahib marks the site of the wall in Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib. 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