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Veer Bal Diwas

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Veer Bal Diwas

CONTEXT: Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda participated in the historic programme marking Veer Bal Diwas at Gurudwara Saheeb Baba Deep Singh Ji at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand today.

  • Veer Bal Diwas is commemorated annually on December 26th to honor the sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons, who bravely fought against the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his army.
  • The four sons, named Zorawar Singh, Fateh Singh, Jai Singh, and Kulwant Singh, played a crucial role in defending the fort of Anandpur Sahib from a Mughal siege.
  • Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh were captured by the Mughals at the young ages of six and nine, respectively.
  • Despite being taken to Sirhind, they steadfastly refused to convert to Islam and were sentenced to a tragic death by being bricked alive in 1705.
  • Jai Singh and Kulwant Singh, also captured at Anandpur Sahib, managed to escape Sirhind with the assistance of loyal followers. They later joined their father in the decisive battle at Sirhind, where Guru Gobind Singh was wounded by a musket shot.
  • The selfless sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh's sons became a symbol of courage for the Sikh community, inspiring generations with their unwavering commitment to the cause of Sikhism.

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