Mata Gujri and Chote Sahibzade in Tanda Burj the Cold Tower. 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. He and his younger brother, Sahibzada Fateh Singh are among the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. The band comprised his father, Guru Gobind Singh, his elder brother Sahibzada Ajit Singh and forty men. In the battle, Wazir Khan (Sirhind) was beheaded.[3]. 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.". - (Sant Lal Singh Nihang, Akaal Purakh Ki Fauj, Page 6) [4]. By using Learn Religions, you accept our. The eldest of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh was born at Paunta sahib on 7th january 1687 A.D. Sahibzada Jujhar Singh the second son of the tenth Guru, was born in March 1689 A.D. at Anandpur Punjab. Khalsa archers immeditely took their places, and showered arrows upon the opposing forces through the windows of the fortress. Teams of 5 Khalsa were constantly sent outside to defend the … Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji (1687–1705) was the eldest of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons. 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. 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 Their grandmother Mata Gujri died of shock in the prison tower. 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. 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. This day on 12 December 1705, Guru Gobind Ji's sons Zorawar and Fateh Singh, 9 and 6, were bricked alive for refusing to convert to Islam Sahibzada Fateh Singh was the youngest of Guru Gobind Singh’s four sons. 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. 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 word is a traditional word not used in the everyday language of today. Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji (12 December 1697 – 26 December 1704) was the fourth and youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh. Fatehgarh Sahib-Sirhind is a city based in central Punjab named after Baba Fateh Singh ji. 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. There Guru Sahib… He also attended Gurbani Kirtan at 5, Kalidas Marg on Sahibzada Day. He is also known as Baba Fateh Singh. The word is a traditional word not used in the everyday language of today. After defeating Mughals in the Battle of Samana and Battle of Sadhaura he conquered Samana and Sandhaura, he moved towards Sirhind and after defeating the Mughal forces in the Battle of Chappar Chiri, the Sikh army conquered Sirhind. Ajit Singh at the head of 100 Sikhs reached there on 23 May 1699, punished the Ranghars and recovered the looted property. 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. Sukhmandir Kaur is a Sikh author, educator, and the president of Dharam Khand Sikh Academy. The term "Baba" is used in India for an elder who is respected for his wisdom. Sahibzada Ajit Singh (11 February 1687 - 7 December 1705), the eldest of four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito ji (also known as Mata Sundari ji) at Paonta sahib on 11 February 1687.The following year, Guru Gobind Singh returned with the family to Anandpur where Ajit Singh was brought up in the approved Sikh style. By dawn, the Mughal forces of approximately 10 lakh had begun a siege of the Garhi and surrounding areas. All four of his sons were initiated into the Khalsa and all were executed by Mughal forces before the age of 19. Guru Gobind Singh ji survived and so did two of the Panj Pyare, three of the Panj Mukte and the Chote Sahibzaade. In May 1705 a combination of Mughals and hillmen besieged Anandpur Sahib on the orders of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. 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. 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. The third son of Guru Gobind Singh, he was born to the Guru's first wife Jito at Anandpur, and at birth named Zorawar, meaning "Brave.". The following year, Guru Gobind Singh Ji returned with the family to Anandpur where Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji was brought up in the approved Sikh style. 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. Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (Punjabi: ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਜ਼ੋਰਾਵਰ ਸਿੰਘ, 28 November 1695 – 26 December 1704) was the third of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons. The plural of the word is "Sahibzade" with a stretched "A" sound at the end. The great Guru said that he was the very first Akali’. 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). Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji (1687–1705) was the eldest of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons. The two sons of Guru Gobind Singh, Zorawar (9 years old) and Fateh (6 years old) were offered safe passage if they became Muslims. 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. 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. Sahibzada Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Baba Fateh Singh Ji (Prepared by Prabhpreet Kaur and Parmjeet Singh) Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Anandpur Sahib: The brave and fearless Tenth Guru of Sikhs Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was living with Sikhs and Sahibzadas at the Fort of Sri Anandpur Sahib. Sahibzada Fateh Singh was born on the 25th of February 1699 on the 11th day of the month Phagun. https://www.learnreligions.com/sahibzade-khalsa-warrior-princes-2993215 Repetitions - In this article, repetitions are with the purpose of retaining complete lives of Sahibzadae independent of each other. Baba Fateh Singh Ji proceeded to the room where the Guru’s treasury was kept where he closed the door and adorned himself in blue clothing. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji was born to Mata Sundari and Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Paonta Sahib on 26 January 1687. Guru Gobind Singh sent Sahibzada Ajit Singh, barely 12 years of age then, to that village to intervene and defend the sangat. He and his older brother, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh are among the most hallowed martyrs in Sikhism. He was the youngest son of Guru Gobind Rai and was born to the first wife Jito. His younger brothers were Sahibzada Jujhar Singh, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh. 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. They erected a stockade (Garhi) and decided to fight to the last man. 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. Fateh Singh and his brother survived being bricked up alive, but then the order was given for them to be beheaded. The plural of the word is “Sahibzade” with a stretched “A” sound at the end. 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