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• Arrival of lahori fauj e khalsa
• historical incident at the mozamjahi market in Hyderabad
• allotment of area for the 1700 strong lahori fauj,
• Construction of takht sachkhand shri hazur sahib starts
• Building of ramgharia bunga and baradari
• Arrival of lahori fauj e khalsa
• historical incident at the mozamjahi market in Hyderabad
• allotment of area for the 1700 strong lahori fauj,
• Construction of takht sachkhand shri hazur sahib starts
• Building of ramgharia bunga and baradari
In the year 1832, the lahori fauj reached Hyderabad. The fauj reached a toll gate at mozamjahi market. The nizams soldiers stationed there stopped the lahori fauj and told them they can't go any further. The soldiers were shocked seeing the Singhs armed from head to toe in iron.
The soldiers told the fauj no one can meet the nizam like this. Get down from your horses and remove your shoes and weapons and we'll allow a handful of you to pass. The nizams messenger saw this and reported back to the court that the lahori khalsa fauj is here.
The fauj boldly said " tell your nizam! The khalsa is returning back to Lahore." . The news of the arrival reached the ears of the nizam. He dispatched a minister to welcome the fauj. Here at the toll singhs were armed with 16 types of weapons each and nishan sahibs flying.
This toll plaza didn't allow, the British, the marathas, European powers, Arabs, and other powers to pass through with their army.
The khalsa army of guru gobind Singh ji Maharaj is the only army to pass it with nishan sahibs fluttering high and Singh's armed from head to toe.
The khalsa army of guru gobind Singh ji Maharaj is the only army to pass it with nishan sahibs fluttering high and Singh's armed from head to toe.
This became a historical sight in history. The eyewitnesses to this have passed on this sakhi down the generations.
The Jathedar sahibaan met with the nizam. The nizam took a look at his bodyguard, seeing 5 types of weapons on his body. He was rather shocked to see the Singhs.
The Jathedar sahibaan met with the nizam. The nizam took a look at his bodyguard, seeing 5 types of weapons on his body. He was rather shocked to see the Singhs.
Every Singh was armed with 16 types of weapons! Head to toe. The Jathedars placed their swords and took support from it and looked into the eyes of the nizam conversed with him. The whole darbar was shocked seeing how singhs carried themselves.
• Allotment of land for the fauj.
The fauj was vast, 1700 khalsa singhs. About 200-500 horses along with them. Chandu lal stationed them at mir alam tank at the heart of the city of Hyderabad.
The fauj was vast, 1700 khalsa singhs. About 200-500 horses along with them. Chandu lal stationed them at mir alam tank at the heart of the city of Hyderabad.
An area spanning 200 acres from puranapul to anantagiri, and the river musi to mir alam lake was allotted to create a Sikh chawni(encampment). Colonies sprung up at anantagiri, rambagh, kishanbagh, and attapur. Several families were accommodated in the large gardens-
Of the baradari where Chandu lal lived. The nizam government also helped construct a gurudwara at gowliguda.
• Below: A map showing the main areas of Sikh settlement in South western part of Hyderabad city.
• Below: A map showing the main areas of Sikh settlement in South western part of Hyderabad city.
Once settled, each dera/battalion were mobilised and sent to one of the fourteen districts of Hyderabad. They soon made their mark in restoring a semblance of peace in the nizams realm, and were efficient in the performance of their duties, primarily collecting revenues.
Their presence compelled Chandu lal to establish a special administrative office called mahikma - e - sikhan or department of Sikhs. They also won the favour of nizam, through which they acquired the privilege of purchasing and inheriting property in the state and -
Of joining government service in other departments. As a result many of the troops later enrolled into the state army and police force.
For example : two risaldars, Sardar narayan Singh Ji and Sardar sadhu singh Ji enrolled into police force and we're granted land which -
For example : two risaldars, Sardar narayan Singh Ji and Sardar sadhu singh Ji enrolled into police force and we're granted land which -
Came to be known as the sikhwadi or sikhchawni. After several years, the focus of the lahori fauj turned to Nanded. Maharajah sahib Ranjit Singh Ji made a decision that the takht sahib should be built anew to any Sikh shrine in Punjab.
In 1833 October during dusshera, maharajah Ranjit Singh Ji dipped in to the treasury and announced that "10,000 rupees had been sanctioned for abchal nagar ".
The soldiers and masons faced critical housing conditions upon arrival at Hazoor sahib. The sleeping arrangements were far from adequate. In addition, the building materials were in danger of being weathered due to the exposure. Sardar Chanda singh Ji made a decision -
It was to build a bunga to protect the materials and house the artisans for the duration of their stay. The bunga was designed with special rooms to store weapons and ammunition in case of a attack. In consultation with hazoori singhs, Sardar Chanda singh Ji erected a baradari-
The baradari literally means "twelve doors", open garden kiosks with arcades of three arches on each side.
In the baradari the ceremonial functions normally conducted at takht sahib could continue uninterrupted while the work was underway.
In the baradari the ceremonial functions normally conducted at takht sahib could continue uninterrupted while the work was underway.
The prakash of Sri aad guru granth sahib ji Maharaj and dasam granth sahib ji was done in the baradari and it also housed Sikh workers. One of the rooms in the baradari housed instruments, weapons and preserved artifacts of Dhan Sri guru gobind Singh ji Maharaj.
The maryada at takht sahib was continued at the baradari. While the efforts were strong in construction of takht sahib but the progress was slow.
-To be continued
-To be continued
