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Why was Guru Hargobind Ji imprisoned?
Despite opposition, Hargobind built up his army and fortified his cities. The Mughal emperor Jahāngīr viewed the buildup of Sikh power as a threat and had Guru Hargobind jailed in the fortress of Gwalior. For 12 years Guru Hargobind remained a prisoner, but Sikh devotion to him only intensified.
What do you understand by the new policy of Guru Hargobind Ji?
Guru Hargobind introduced the process of militarization to Sikhism, likely as a response to his father’s execution and to protect the Sikh community. He symbolized it by wearing two swords, representing the dual concept of miri and piri (temporal power and spiritual authority).
How Guru Hargobind Singh Ji died?
Once his uncle tried to poison him, but he survived. He also escaped unhurt when a cobra was thrown at him. He breathed his last on March 2, 1644, at Kiratpur Sahib and was cremated on the banks of River Sutlej.
Where did Guru Har Rai camped?
Dehradun
Guru Ram Rai Darbar Sahib is a Sikh place of worship in Dehradun, India, dedicated to Baba Ram Rai, eldest son of Guru Har Rai, the seventh of the ten Sikh Gurus….
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Affiliation | Sikhism |
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Location | Jhanda Mohalla, Dehradun, India |
Why did Guru Hargobind choose Baba Gurditta as his successor?
Out of respect for Sri Chand, Guru Hargobind offered him the choice of his eldest son Baba Gurditta. Baba Sri Chand then chose Baba Gurditta as his successor. Baba Gurditta who was married to Natti gave birth to a son called Dhir Mal who was to later cause much trouble to the Guru and his family.
What is the name of the son of Guru Hargobind?
Baba Gurditta. Baba Gurditta (15 November 1613 – 15 March 1638), was the eldest son of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind and Mata Damodari. Born at Daroli Bhai, District Firozpur in Punjab, India he was also an elder brother of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru.
Who was Baba Gurditta?
Baba Gurditta ( 15 November 1613 – 15 March 1638 ), was the eldest son of the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind and Mata Damodari. Born at Daroli Bhai, District Firozpur in Punjab, India he was also an elder brother of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru. He and his wife Mata Nihal Kaur were the parents of Guru Har Rai and Dhir Mall.
What did Guru Hargobind do for the Sikhs?
Guru Hargobind encouraged Sikhs in physical activity and weapons training as well as prayers. Soon an army of one thousand horses was raised. The spiritual side was not neglected. Guru Hargobind would rise long before the day dawned and after his bath in the holy tank, would go into meditation.