Jujhar Singh
Sahibzada Baba Jujhar Singh Ji | |
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ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ, ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ | |
_located_within_Takht_Hazur_Sahib.jpg) Detail of Sahibzada Jujhar Singh from a mural depicting Guru Gobind Singh and his four sons (the Sahibzadas) located within Takht Hazur Sahib | |
| Title | Sahibzada |
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| Born | March 14, 1691 |
| Died | December 22, 1704 (aged 13) |
| Cause of death | Killed in Action |
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Known for | Battle of Chamkaur |
| Relatives | Ajit Singh (half-brother Biologically)
Zorawar Singh (brother) Fateh Singh (brother) |
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Jujhar Singh (Punjabi: ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਜੁਝਾਰ ਸਿੰਘ, pronunciation: [säːɦɪbd͡ʒäːd̪ɛ d͡ʒʒjäːɝ sɪ́ŋgᵊ]; 9 April 1691 – 22 December 1704), the second son of Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib.[1] This event is now celebrated on April 9 each year according to the Nanakshahi Calendar.[2]
Biography
He died in battle during the Second Battle of Chamkaur.[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]
The Honourable 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
- ^ Ashok, Shamsher Singh. "JUJHAR SINGH, SAHIBZADA". Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Punjabi University Punjabi. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
- ^ "SAHIBZADA JUJHAR SINGH (1691-1704)". www.sikh-history.
- ^ a b c Fenech, Louis E. (2021). The Cherished Five in Sikh History. Oxford University Press. pp. 41–42. ISBN 9780197532843.
- ^ "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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