What is the name of Khidrana now?
After them Khidrana became Sri Muktsar Sahib – the Pool of Liberation.
Who was the founder of Muktsar Sahib?
During the 1740s some Sikh families settled here, then a town developed there where the battlefield was. Later it took the name Sri Muktsar Sahib, renamed from Kidhrani di Dhab. A Gurdwara was Built by Baba Mubarak Makkar who was and ardent follower of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
What is the old name of Muktsar?
Historically known as Khidrana or Khidrane di dhab, the city was made the district headquarters in 1995. Chronological evidence indicates that the city was named Muktsar after the battle of Muktsar in 1705.
Who won the battle of Muktsar?
Mughal
| Battle Of Muktsar | |
|---|---|
| Part of Mughal-Sikh Wars | |
| Date 29 December 1705 Location Near the pool of Khidrānā (later Muktsar) Result Mughal Victory 40 Sikhs killed | |
| Belligerents | |
| Mughals | Khalsa |
How many Mughals were killed in Battle of chamkaur?
Battle of Chamkaur
| Date | December 6, 1704 |
|---|---|
| Result | Mughals suffered severe casualties, a powerful thunder storm during the night came and Guru Gobind Singh’s Sikhs asked him to leave the fort. Total Sikhs death was around 35-38 while Mughals suffered over 100,000. Sikh Victory, Mughals failed to kill Guru Gobind Singh |
Who killed Painde Khan?
General Dhaurikal Singh, commanding officer of the Sikh troops in Hazara, ordered Painda Khan to be poisoned in September 1844, and this resulted in Painda Khan’s death. He was succeeded by his son Jehandad Khan.
Who is Chali Mukte?
The 40 repentant warriors, known as the Chali Mukte, are mentioned in the prayer of Ardas during each and every Sikh worship service.
Who is DC of Muktsar?
Harpreet Singh Sudan
Deputy Commissioner
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Harpreet Singh Sudan, IAS | Room No. 1, Ground Floor, District Administration Complex, Sri Muktsar Sahib |
WHO issued the first Sikh coins?
Baba Banda Singh Bahadur
The first-ever Sikh coins are credited to the great Sikh warrior and commander of the Khalsa army, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur. There is precious little information available on these coins, like a fleeting mention in historic texts such as Tazakirates-Salatin-i-Chaghtai authored in the 18th century by Hadi Kamavan Khan.
How many battles Guru Gobind Singh Ji fought?
13 battles
Guru Gobind Singh fought 13 battles against the Mughal Empire and the kings of Siwalik Hills.