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English: Hukamnama issued by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 on the date of Samat 1756, Magh Pravaste 9. Hukamnama (1699), Private Collection, U.S.A. According to G.S. Mann in 'Sources for the Study of Guru Gobind Singh's Life and Times' (pages 236–8):

The above hukamnama (Samat 1756, Magh Pravaste 9) brings the Guru's blessings to the congregation, declares its members to be the Khalsa of the Guru, asks them to meditate on the Guru's name, and then commands them to send their contribution through the bearer of the letter. Although its carries routine contents, it represents an interesting specimen of illuminated documents of this period.

Date ca.1699 (Samvat 1756, Magh Pravishte 9)
Source 'Sources for the Study of Guru Gobind Singh's Life and Times' (pages 236–8) by G.S. Mann, via: [1]
Author Guru Gobind Singh and his scribe

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