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(131) Question:- Who was Kaulan? How and where did she spend her life?
Answer:- Kaulan was the daughter of a Muslim Qazi. She was the companion of Saint Mia Mir. It was through him that she came into contact with the Gum's house and became a devotee. Her father did not like that his daughter should listen to the hymns of Kafars. He threatened her to kill. Kaulan got scared and went to Amritsar to spend her life in remembrance of God. Guru Hargobind Sahib arranged for her stay and later on, on her request in BK 1684 also got constructed a tank at that place, which is now called `Kaulsar'. A beautiful Gurdwara in memory of Kaulan now stands near this tank.
(132) Question:- What works were done by Guru Hargobind Sahib during his visit to Nanak Matta?
Answer:- Guru Hargobind Sahib went to Nanak Matta so that the memory of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at that place be preserved. Bhai Almast was serving at that place at that time. The Peepal tree under which Guru Nanak Dev sat had been burnt later on by the Yogis of Gorakh Group. Guru Hargobind Sahib looked after this tree and made it green again. Bhai Almast was given financial assistance by Guru Ji so that he could continue to take care of this place. While returning, Guru Hargobind Sahib came via Haridwar and Thanesar.
(133) Question:- What was the important event which took place in the course of Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib's journey to Srinagar?
Answer:- When Shri Guru Hargobind Sahib went to Kashmir, he decided to go to Srinagar after visiting Vazirabad and Meerpur. There was an old lady named ‘Bhagbhari', who was eager to have a glimpse of the Guru. She had woven a cotton shirt for Guru Ji and it was her heart's desire that Guru Ji should wear it. When Guru Ji reached Srinagar at her place, she was very happy. To commemorate this event, a Gurdwara has been constructed just outside the city of Srinagar.
(134) Question:- What were the other travels and works done by Guru Hargobind Sahib for propagating the Sikh religion?
Answer:- Guru Hargobind Sahib visited a good number of places like Delhi, Lahore, Kashmir, Dera Baba Nanak, etc. He went to the places related to his predecessors and got necessary repairs done there_ Mention may be made of such places as Nanak Mata, Kartarpur. Nankana Sahib and Dera Baba Nanak Guru Hargobind Sahib got excavated two ponds called Bibeksar and Kausar. Akal Takhat was also got constructed by him. The cities of Bhai Rupa and Hargobindpur were founded by him The main contribution of the sixth Guru was that he inspired the spirit of bravery among the Sikhs to fight against the forces of tyranny and oppression. He continued all old traditions and added the concept of bravery along with that of devotion. He fought some battles and %VG victories. Although he could not find time to compose any Baani. preserved and revered it. In addition to the daily routine of recitation of Gurbaani, the Guru also encouraged the singing of Varas. Abdulla and Nath Mal were prominent bards who sang Vaars during this period.
(135) Question:- Which were the four battles fought by Guru Hargobind?
Answer:- Guru Hargobind fought four important battles. The first battle was fought at Amritsar. It was forced upon him by the royal armies, who attacked the Guru just a day before the marriage of Guru's daughter, Viro Ji. The family was busy in wedding preparation. A huge quantity of sweets is also stated to have been prepared for the said occasion. It was because of the attack at Amritsar that there was a change of vent of de marriage from Amritsar to Jhabal. The Guru had full faith in God. He won the battle and reached in time for the performance of the marriage ceremony. The second important battke was fought at a place which later on come to be called as Hargobindpur.The third battle between Guru ji and the royal Forces took place near village Mehraj whereas the last battle was fought at Kartarpur.It may be mentioned here that Guru Ji never wanted any confrontation. That main emphasis was on preaching the message of the Masters. However, in the case of attacks, the Guru and his soldiers fought with exemplary valour and won all the battles. Despite the fact that the Guru was triumphant in all the battles, he preferred to leave Kartarpur and settle down at a peaceful place in the hills to concentrate on meditation and spiritual preaching.
(136) Question:- What were the other travels and works done by Guru Hargobind Sahib for propagating the Sikh religion?
Answer:- Guru Hargobind Sahib visited a good number of places like Delhi, Lahore, Kashmir, Dera 13aba Nanak, etc. He went to the places related to his predecessors and got the necessary repairs done there. Mention may be made of such places as Nanak Mata, Kartarpur, Nankana Sahib, and Dera Baba Nanak Guru Hargobind Sahib got excavated two ponds called Bibeksar and Kaulsar. Akal Takhat was also got constructed by him. The cities of Bhai Rupa and Hargobindpur were founded by him. The main contribution of the sixth Guru was that he inspired the spirit of bravery among the Sikhs as to fight against the forces of tyranny and oppression. He continued all old traditions and added the concept of bravery along with that of devotion. He fought some battles and won victories. Although he could not find time to compose any Baani, he preserved and revered it. In addition to the daily routine of recitation of Gurbaani, the Guru also encouraged the singing of Vaars. Abdulla and Nath Mal were prominent bards who sang Vaars during this period.
(137) Question:- Which were the four battles fought by Guru Hargobind?
Answer:- Guru Hargobind fought four important battles.The first battle was fought at Amritsar. It was forced upon him by the royal armies, who attacked the Guru just a day before the marriage of Gurus daughter, Viro Ji. The family was busy in wedding preparation. Huge quantity of sweets are also stated to have been prepared for the said occassion. It was because of the attack at Amritsar that there was a change of venue of the marriage from Amritsar to Jhabal. The Guru had full faith in God. He won the battle and reached in time for the performance of the marriage ceremony. 'Ile second important battle was fought at a place which later on came to be called as Hargobindpur. The third battle between Guru Ji and the Royal Forces took place near village Mehraj whereas the last battle was fought at Kartarpur. It may be mentioned here that Guru never wanted any confrontation. The main emphasis was on preaching the message of the Masters. However, in case of attacks, the Guru and his soldiers fought with exemplary valour and won all the battles. Despite the fact that the Guru was triumphant in all these battles, he preferred to leave Kartarpur and settle down at a peaceful! place in the hills as to concentrate On meditation and spiritual preaching.
(138) Question:- Describe briefly the battle of Amritsar.
Answer:- This battle fougnt in 1628 AD was the first battle between the Sikhs and the Mutthal Army. The rigid attitude of Shahjahan, a modification in the policy of the Guru and the incident of Kaulan, the daughter of a Quazi at Lahore were some of the reasons which led of this battle. The immediate cause was the possession of a hawk of emperor Shahjahan by the Sikhs. It was just incidental that emperor Shahjahan and Guru Hargobind were once on a hunting expedition in an area lying between Amritsar and Lahore Without knowing and meeting each other, they were hunting at nearby places. Emperor Shahjahan had a rare white hawk which was given to him as a present by king of Iran. This Hawk following a duck fled over the area in which the Guru's Sikhs were hunting and fell in theirpossession. When the Emperor's men approached them for returning the hawk, they behaved arrogantly and used derogatory language for the Guru and his Sikhs. The quarrel over the Hawk turned into a battle when the Emperor sent Mukhlis Khan, one of his trusted Generals to lead an army of seven thousand persons against the Sikhs. Although, there was a scarcity of trained and professional soldiers among the Sikhs. and the Sikhs were mainly busy in the Preparations for the approaching marriage of Guru's daughter Viro Ji. the Sikhs accepted the challenge and took up their positions with their swords and arrows near 1.oligarli fortress outside the city of Amritsar, While describing this battle, Macauliff has mentioned that the Guru's Sikhs used even hollow trees as converted weapons of artillery and discharged stones from them. Gum's wives and children alongwith certain valuables kept for the purpose of marriage were removed to a house near Ramsar. The Guru prayed in the Harimandir and inspired his persons to give a tough tight. The Sikhs fought so vigorously that seasoned Mughal Generals like Shamas Khan. Anwar Khan and Mukhlis Khan had z.) give in. The brave Sikhs like Singha, Bhai Joti Mal, Bhais Nanda, Piraga, Bhima and Bhikhan cut off the heads, arms and legs of a large number of their adversaries. The Guru himself fought with Mukhalis Khan and cut his head in twain. Ultimately, the Sikhs won the battle. The place where this battle was fought is now called Sangraita and a Shrine commemorates this event and the victory of the Guru at this place, where a fair is held at the time of the full moon in the month of Baisakh every year.
(139) Question:- What was the quarrel between Bhagwan Dass and Karam Chand on one side and Guru Hargobind Sahib's Sikhs on the other? What was its result?
Answer:- After the death of Chandoo, the Sikhs also got possession of his land. Guru Ji started new construction for founding a new city there. One, Shri Bhagwan Dass, a landlord of that village put up resistance and attacked Sikhs. In a scuffle that took place, Bhagwan Dass was killed. Flis son, Rattan Chand, and Chandoo's son Karam Chand took he'll of Subedar of Jalandhar and a large army was sent against Guru in their support. It was on 4th October 1621 that a battle took place near rubella Village, wherein Guru Ji won the victory. It was this place that Baba Budha Ji named Hargobindpur to mark the victory.
(140) Question:- What is the importance of Daroli Bhai in the life of Guru ji?
Answer:- Darah Bhai or Bhai Ki Daroli is a village which is situated 14 km, West of Moga. Guru Ji's co-brother (husband of Mata Ramo Ji) who was the sister of Maata Damodar Ji wife of Guru Hargobind Sahib. Bhai Sain Das Ji used to live there. He was a deep devotee of guru Ji. Guru Ji visited the place several times. When he visited it in 1613 A.D., his elder son Bhai Gurditta ji was born there on 15th November, 1613. When the Mughals were defeated in the battles of Amritsar and Shri Hargobindpur and Guru Ji came to know that a severe attack could be made by Mughals at Amritsar, he went to Daroli again along with his family, During this stay in the year 1631 AD., there were many deaths in the family, Maata Damodari Ji. Maata Karno Ji, Bhai Sain Dass and mother and father-in-law of Guru Ji died one after another after a gap of few days. Thereafter, Guru Ji sent his family along with Baba Gurditta Ji to Kartarpur and himself went to Bhai Rupa Village.