The Battle of Chamkaur Sahib. An unparalleled stand of 40 Sikhs against enemy forces numbering in lakhs.

Today, we reverently remember the Shaheedi of the elder sons of Sahib Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji (17 years) and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji (13 years), whose lives remain a timeless testament to faith, courage and righteousness.

After months of siege at Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, along with Mata Gujri Ji, the Sahibzade and the devoted Sikhs, chose to leave the sacred city following assurances of safe passage. These assurances were soon treacherously broken. As the Mughal forces attacked from behind and while crossing the Sarsa River, the Guru Sahib’s family became separated into three groups. Guru Gobind Singh Ji, accompanied by the two elder Sahibzade and forty devoted Sikhs, eventually reached Chamkaur Sahib.

Guru Sahib, along with the Sikhs, took control of the Kachi Garhi, a mud fortress built on a small hill. The fortress was soon completely surrounded by the Mughal forces, vastly outnumbering them. Despite the overwhelming odds, Guru Gobind Singh Ji steadfastly upheld the principles of Dharma and the fight against injustice.

It was strategically decided that, the next day, groups of five Sikhs would sally forth to confront the enemy. Each group fought with extraordinary valour, inflicting significant damage upon the Mughal forces.

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji, at the age of 17, humbly sought permission from Guru Sahib to join the battlefield. With unwavering faith and extraordinary courage, Babaji fought fearlessly, inflicting significant damage upon the Mughal forces and attained Shaheedi, leaving behind an enduring legacy of valour.

Following Baba Ajit Singh Ji, Baba Jujhar Singh Ji, only 13 years old, also requested permission to enter the battle. Guided by the ideals of the Khalsa, Babaji displayed extraordinary courage, striking down large numbers of enemies, and embraced Shaheedi, exemplifying supreme devotion to Dharam and righteousness.

Throughout the battle, Guru Gobind Singh Ji continued to shower arrows upon the enemy forces and after every Shaheedi, the Guru Sahib Ji inspired the Sikhs with Jaikara, proclaiming the victory of the Khalsa and affirming that spiritual triumph transcends physical loss.

The Shaheedi of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Ji and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh Ji remains a timeless lesson for humanity, demonstrating that true strength lies in faith, moral courage and unwavering devotion to truth.