Jujhar Singh

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Sahibzada Baba
Jujhar Singh
Ji
ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ
Killed in Action
ReligionSikhism
Parents
Known forBattle of Chamkaur
RelativesAjit Singh (half-brother Biologically)

Zorawar Singh (brother)

Fateh Singh (brother)

Jujhar Singh with his father (right) and brothers

Jujhar Singh (

Nanakshahi Calendar.[2]

Biography

He died in battle during the Second Battle of Chamkaur Baba Jujhar Singh Ji was born on March 14, 1691, in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. His parents were Mata Jito Ji and his Father was the 10 Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji. Baba Jujhar Singh Ji was also the second son of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib Ji. He was only 14 when he met his martyrdom after watching his brother's death.[3]

Legacy

Sikh hagiographer, Rattan Singh Bhangu, compared Jujhar Singh's sacrifice at the Battle of Chamkaur to the death of Abhimanyu in the Mahabharata epic, as both fought and died defending their father.[3] He writes Jujhar Singh as thinking the following whilst engaging the Mughal forces in battle: "How can a son live while his father confronts death in battle?"[3]

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid homage to the Chaar Sahibazde on various occasions, particularly during the celebration of their bravery and sacrifice on Veer Bal Diwas (Day of Brave Children). Veer Bal Diwas is observed in honour of the Chaar Sahibzaade, who are remembered greatly amongst Sikhs across the globe.[4]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Ashok, Shamsher Singh. "JUJHAR SINGH, SAHIBZADA". Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi University Punjabi. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  2. ^ "SAHIBZADA JUJHAR SINGH (1691-1704)". www.sikh-history.
  3. ^ .
  4. ^ "Veer Bal Diwas 2022: History, significance and everything you need to know". India Today.

References

  • Kuir Singh Gurbilds Pdtshdhi 10. Patiala, 1968
  • Chhibbar, Kesar Singh, Rnnsdvalindma Dasdn Pdlshdhldn Kd. Chandigarh, 1972
  • Gian Singh, Giani, Panth Prakdsh. Patiala, 1970
  • Padam, Piara Singh, Char Sdhihidde. Patiala, 1970
  • Macauliffe, Max Arthur, The Sikh Religion. Oxford, 1909

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