Three to four months after the sacred birth of Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Patna Sahib in 1666 CE, Bhai Sangat Singh Ji was born on 25 April 1667 CE in the home of Bhai Rania Ji and Bibi Amro Ji. Bhai Sangat Singh Ji’s facial features closely resembled those of the Tenth Master. Because of this resemblance, at the Fort of Chamkaur, Guru Gobind Singh Ji placed the plume (kalgi) on Bhai Sangat Singh Ji’s turban to deceive the enemy. Come, O Sangat, let us walk through the events of Chamkaur. Guru Ji sent Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, blessing him and other Singhs, into battle. Fighting till their last breath, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji and the Singhs attained martyrdom. Witnessing the battle, Guru Gobind Singh Ji proclaimed: “Today the Khalsa has been exalted in the court of the True Guru.” Next, Guru Ji personally prepared Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji for battle. His entry into the battlefield reignited the war. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji fought valiantly, piercing enemies with his spear. Guru Ji supported them with volleys of arrows, breaking the siege. Eventually, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji also embraced martyrdom like a great warrior. Mirza Abdul Ghani writes: “When news of the son’s death arrived, thanks were offered to God. Today the entrusted offering was fulfilled— a son’s life sacrificed for righteousness.” Enemy generals then planned to capture the remaining Singhs at dawn. Meanwhile, the remaining Singhs held a Gurmat council. Five Beloved Ones were chosen, and the Guru Panth commanded Guru Ji to leave the fort. Guru Gobind Singh Ji humbly accepted the Panth’s command. Guru Ji dressed Bhai Sangat Singh Ji—his look-alike—in his own attire and kalgi and seated him atop the fort to maintain the illusion of the Guru’s presence. On the morning of 9 Poh, 1761 Bikrami, the Mughals attacked, mistaking Bhai Sangat Singh Ji for the Guru. After hours of fierce combat, Bhai Sangat Singh Ji and the remaining Singhs attained glorious martyrdom. This is the heroic saga of Bhai Sangat Singh Ji—a fearless warrior, devoted Gursikh, and embodiment of loyalty, bravery, and faith. His name shall forever be remembered with pride in Sikh history.
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