| The major events in the life of Guru Gobind Singh Ji from the days of his initiation into war in 1682. |
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| 1682 | The Sikhs repulsed Bhim Chand ‘s attack at Makhowal. | ||||
| 1685 | Founder Paunta sahib | ||||
| 1686 | Reconclied Medni Parkash od Sumar adn Fateh Chand of Garhwal in a bid to unite the Hindu rulers. | ||||
| 1688 | Constructed the forts of Anandgarh, Keshgarh, Lohgarh and Fatehgarh in order to the give the area inherent depth and all round defence potential. | ||||
| 1690 | Guru Ji led from the front in the battle of Nadaun. | ||||
| 1694 | Repulsed Khanzada’s attack on Anandpur sahib in November and December. |
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| 1695 | Hassaini jang, results in the Moghal commanders complete defeat. |
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| 1696 | Mauzzams campaigns against the Hill Chiefs. |
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| 1699 | Instituted the Khalsa (A pure hearted life long soldier) |
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| 1700 | Slirmishes of the Khalsa army with Bhim Chands regulars in September and the siege of Anandupr Sahib by Bhim Chand and his allies. |
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| 1701 | Evacuation and withdrawal from Anandpur defences. | ||||
| 1702 | Guru Ji led his army against the allied Hill and Mughal troops at Nirmoh. Followed up by the battle of Basoli with Bhim chand. Reoccupation of the fortress of Kalmot by June and Anandpur sahib by August. | ||||
| 1704 | Improved the fortification and defences of Anandpur Sahib and and training standards of the troops. | ||||
| 1705 | Enemy succeeded in a great siege of Anandpur with another withdrawal in December and consequently the battle of Sarsa followed by the battle at Chamkaur Sahib in which S.Ajit singh Ji and S.Jujhar Singh Ji gave a hair raising heroic and valorous account of themselves before laying down their lives in the battle field. Cruel execution of younger Sahibzaday Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh Ji at Sirhand and the death of their grand-mother Mata Gujri Ji, December 22 nd 1705. | ||||
| 1706 | Reached Sabo Ki Talwandi (Damdama Sahib) in November. This period marked significantly hectic recruitment and training. Left Damdama Sahib to meet with Aurangzeb in the Deccan. | ||||
| 1707 | Death of Aurangzeb , met Bahadur Shah, the Mughal successor to the throne at Agra in July. |
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| 1708 | At Nander in September met Madho Das and initiated him into the Khalsa panth as Bandha singh Bahadhur and made him the commander in chief of the Khalsa army. Ascended to heaven | ||||
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