Khoj, Institute of Punjabi and Cultural Studies, PU - Lahore

کھوج

Institute of Punjabi & Cultural Studies, Punjab University, Lahore
ISSN (print): 1992-6545
ISSN (online): 1992-6545
Abstract

It has been preached that Muslims invaded Paonta and Anandpur several times (between 1688 and 1705) and tried to kill Guru Gobind Singh. This is a blatant lie. First of all, it was the Hindu hill rulers who attacked the Guru at Paonta Sahib and Anandpur Sahib. Secondly, yes, some attempts were made to kill Guru Gobind Singh, and these attacks were carried on by the rulers (who happened to be Muslims) and not the Muslim public. On the other hand, the Guru had friendly and family relations with several Muslim families which helped the Guru when his life was in danger. When Guru Gobind Singh left Anandpur in December 1705, he was given asylum by Nihang Khan (of Kotla Nihang Khan). Further, it was two Muslim brothers who helped the Guru in escaping from Chamkaur. Again, it was five Muslim holy men who escorted him from Machhiwara to a safe zone. The Sikhs cannot pay the debt of these Muslim families.

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Type: Article
Volume: 46
Issue: 1
Language: English
Id: 663ddd70d3ac6
Pages 1 - 10
Discipline: Y
Published February 20, 2024

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