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Guru Gobind Singh Ji: Establishment of Khalsa, Guru Sahib’s Battles and Personality

  1. Where was Guru Gobind Singh Ji born? At Patna Sahib
  2. When was Guru Gobind Singh Ji born? 1666 AD
  3. What was the name of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s father? Guru Teg Bahadur Ji
  4. What was the name of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s mother? Mata Gujri Ji
  5. At the time of Guru Gobind Singh’s birth, which saint prophesied that “this boy will grow up to be a great man and will lead the people”? Bhikhan Shah
  6. Where did Guru Gobind Singh Ji spend the first six years of his life? At Sri Patna Sahib
  7. Who was the patron of Guru Gobind Singh during his childhood? Kirpal Chand
  8. Where did Guru Gobind Singh Ji get his education from? Chak Nanki (Sri Anandpur Sahib)
  9. From whom did Guru Gobind Singh Ji learn Gurmukhi? Bhai Sahib Chand
  10. From whom did Guru Gobind Singh Ji learn Sanskrit? Pandit Harjas
  11. From whom did Guru Gobind Singh Ji learn Persian and Arabic? Qazi Pir Muhammad
  12. From whom did Guru Gobind Singh Ji learn horse riding and art of using weapons? Bazar Singh Rajput
  13. When did Guru Gobind Singh Ji get the Guruship? 1675 AD
  14. How old was Guru Gobind Singh Ji at the time of his accession to the Guruship? 9 Years
  15. Which special Nagaara (drum) was got prepared by Guru Gobind Singh Ji? Ranjit Nagaara
  16. When was the Ranjit Nagaara played? At the time of hunting, Langar and war
  17. Who invited Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Nahan? King Medini Parkash
  18. Name the fort  built by Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Nahan. Paonta Sahib
  19. What does Paonta mean? A place to keep feet
  20. How many poets did Guru Gobind Singh Ji patronize at his court? 52
  21. When was the battle of Bhangani fought? In 1688 AD
  22. Between which two parties did the battle of Bhangani take place? Guru Gobind Singh and Hilly Rulers
  23. Which Muslim saint supported Guru Gobind Singh Ji in the battle of Bhangani? Peer Buddhu Shah
  24. When did the Battle of Nadaun take place? 1690 AD
  25. Name four forts which were constructed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Anandpur Sahib? Anandgarh, Lohgarh, Fatehgarh, Keshgarh
  26. When did Guru Gobind Singh Ji establish the’ Khalsa’? on Baisakhi Day of 1699 AD 
  27. When was the Gregorian calendar introduced in India? 1752 AD
  28. Which calendar was in use in India before introduction of Gregorian calendar? the Vikrami Calender
  29. How many days was added to the Vikrami calendar while implementing the Gregorian calendar? 12 Days
  30. Which famous system came to end with the establishment of the Khalsa Panth? the Masand System
  31. What is the name of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s autobiography? Bachiter Natak
  32. Where was the Khalsa Panth established? At Sri Anandpur Sahib
  33. In which book did Guru Gobind Singh Ji write that the purpose of his life is to spread religion in the world and to destroy the tyrannts? Bachiter Natak
  34. While establishing the Khalsa when Guru Gobind Singh Ji demanded the head of a Sikh, who first of all came forward to sacrify himself? Bhai Daya Ram Ji
  35. Name five Sikhs who got Amrit from Guru Gobind Bhai at the time of establishment of  the Khalsa.  Daya Ram, Bhai Dharam Singh Ji Das,  Bhai Sahib Chand, Bhai Himmat Rai
  36. When was the first battle of Sri Anandpur Sahib fought? 1701 AD
  37. When was the second battle of Sri Anandpur Sahib fought? 1704 AD
  38. In which year did the battles of Nirmoh and Basoli take place? 1702 AD
  39. In which battle did the 40 Sikhs abandon Guru Gobind  Singh Ji after signing a ‘Bedava’? The Second Battle of Sri Anandpur Sahib
  40. During which battle Mata Gujri Ji and two youngest Sahibzadas separated from Guru Gobind Singh Ji? the Battle of Sirsa
  41. When did the battle of Sirsa take place? 1704 AD
  42. Who handed over the youngest Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji to Wazir Khan? Gangu
  43. Wazir Khan was the Faujdar of which place? Sirhind
  44. Where were Mata Gujri Ji and Sahibzadas imprisoned? Thanda Burj (The Cold Minaret)
  45. What were the names of the youngest Sahibzadas? Sahibzada Zoravar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh
  46. Who got martyred the youngest Sahibzadas? Wazir Khan
  47. How were the youngest Sahibzadas martyred? They were buried alive in a wall
  48. When were the youngest Sahibzadas martyred? 27 December 1704 AD
  49. What was the name of the executioners who martyred the youngest Sahibzadas? Shashal Beg and Bashal Beg
  50. Who bought the land for the cremation of the youngest Sahibzadas? Todar Mal
  51. What were the names of the eldest Sahibzadas? Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh
  52. In which battle were the eldest Sahibzads martyred? Battle of Chamkaur Sahib
  53. When was the battle of Chamkaur Sahib fought? 1704 AD
  54. Who were the last two Sikhs to be martyred in the fort of Chamkaur Sahib? Bhai Sangat Singh and Bhai Sant Singh
  55. Which two Muslim brothers named Guru Gobind Singh Ji as ‘Uch Da Peer’  at Machhiwara? Nabi Khan and Gani Khan
  56. What is Zafarnama? A Letter
  57. Who wrote the Zafarnama and to whom? Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote Zafarnama to Aurangzeb
  58. In which language was the Zafarnama written? Persian
  59. Guru Gobind Singh Ji wrote the Zafarnama at which place? Dina Kangar
  60. When did the battle of Khidrana take place? 1705 AD
  61. By what name is Khidrana known presently? Sri Mukatsar Sahib
  62. Who requested Guru Sahib to refute the Bedava, the Letter of Abandonment? Bhai Maha Singh
  63. Why was Khidrana named as Sri Muktsar Sahib? Because Guru Gobind Singh Ji freed Sikhs from their letter of abandonment at this place
  64. By what name were the 40 Sikhs who sacrified their life at battle of Khidrana, known after martyrdom? 40 Muktas
  65. Where did Guru Gobind Singh Ji reside after the Battle of Khidrana? Talwandi Sabo
  66. By what name is Talwandi Sabo known nowadays? Damdama Sahib
  67. How long did Guru Sahib stay at Damdama Sahib? 9 Months approx.
  68. Why is Talwandi Sabo called Guru Ki Kashi? Due to religious and literary activities of Guru Gobind Singh Ji
  69. Where did Guru Gobind Singh Ji meet Banda Bahadur? At Nander
  70. Who sent Pathans to Nanded to kill Guru Gobind Singh Ji? Wazir Khan
  71. When did Guru Gobind Singh Ji left for heavenly abode? 1708 AD
  72. Before leaving for heavenly abode, whom did Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave the status of Guru?   Adi Granth Sahib
  73. Write the names of some great works of Guru Gobind Singh Ji.  Jap Sahib, Bachitter Natak, Zafarnama, Chandi Di Var etc.

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