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Guru Gobind Singh Ji crossing the Sarsa river with his Sikhs. On the fateful night of 20th December 1704 Guru Ji vacated Anandpur Sahib. Two Groups were formed, the first consisted of the ladies of the family and Guru Ji's two younger sons plus all the manuscripts prepared by Guru Ji. Bhia Uday Singh and 200 Sikhs was given the responsibility to protect them.The second consisted of Guru Ji, his two elder sons, the panj piaray and 400 Sikhs.
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| Guru Ji's camp was attacked by a strong Mughal force, heavily out numbered Guru Ji's group engaged in battle, fierce fighting ensued midst the rain, cold and darkness. Seeing the danger the first group pushed ahead to get the Guru's family to safety thus separating themselves from Guru Ji. Of the 400 in the second group only 42 survived including Guru Ji, his two sons and the panj piaray. Guru Ji reached the village of Chamkaur where he was offered shelter by the owner of a double storied house. | Home Gallery |