Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part I,II and III

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Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part-I

Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family - The Martyrdom of the Younger Sahibzadas - Part The brave and fearless Sikhs / Treacherous GanguBy Manpreet, Illustrations by Amarjeet Malik

The brave and fearless Sikhs (army) of Guru Gobind Singh were engaged for months together in a prolonged battle with the Mughal army outside the Fort of Anandpur. Emperor Aurangzeb sent a message on oath that if the Guru and his Sikhs left the fort they would be allowed to go wherever they please. Guru Gobind Singh, had his doubts, on being persuaded by his devoted Sikhs, he reluctantly agreed to leave the fort.However it happened exactly as the Guru had thought. As soon as the Sikhs came out of the fort the Mughal Army pounced upon them. A fierce battle was fought on the bank of River Sirsa. The brave Sikhs faced the enemy with unparalleled courage. Each one of them killed quite a few Mughal soldiers before sacrificing their lives...

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Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part-I

Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part-II

Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family - The Martyrdom of the Younger Sahibzadas - Part [iI]Mata Ji and Sahibzadas in Sirhind / Scene at Nawab's court / Qazi gave his judgementBy Manpreet, Illustrations by Amarjeet Malik

Mata Ji and Sahibzadas in SirhindOn arrival at the police station Mata Gujri Ji and the two Sahibzadas were lodged in the Kotwali for the night. Both the brothers listened to the tales of bravery of the followers of Guru Nanak, story of the unique Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev and Guru Tegh Bahadur from their dear and affectionate Grand mother. All three joined in reciting the sacred evening Sikh prayer, Rahras and Kirtan Sohila- before going to the bed.Early next morning they were taken in a bullock cart to Bassi Police Station. News of their arrest had spread like a wildfire far and wide. Large crowds collected everywhere on the way. People were surprised that the young innocent boys had been put under arrest along with their aged grand mother. The fearless looks of Sahibzadas aroused their admiration and they observed, "They are the brave sons of their brave father." The remarks of the on-lookers made the constables panicky and they started walking fast. The cart-driver also whipped the bullocks so that they could reach Sirhind quickly.

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Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part-II

Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part-III

Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family - The Martyrdom of the Younger Sahibzadas - Part [iII]Martyrdom day of young sahibzadas / Sahibzadas attains martyrdomBy Manpreet, Illustrations by Amarjeet Malik

Martyrdom day of young sahibzadasThe Nawab ordered that both the boys be sent back to the tower. He directed his officials to arrange for executioners who would brick them alive in between two walls, which may be constructed immediately.The Sahibzadas reached the tower and gave a report of the proceedings of the court to their grand mother. She embraced her grand sons, patted them on their back for their courageous and bold stand and said, "You have rightly upheld the dignity and honour of your revered grand father and your valiant father. May God ever abide with you."Next morning they were taken to the Nawab's court. The Nawab asked them again, "I do hope you have made up your mind to embrace Islam, otherwise, as you know, you will be bricked up alive."

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Anandpur Battle and Separation of Guru Gobind Singh's Family Part-III

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