Jujhar Singh (, pronunciation: ; 9 April 1691 – 23 December 1704), the second son of Gobind Singh, was born to Mata Jito at Anandpur Sahib. This event is now celebrated on April 9 each year according to the Nanakshahi Calendar.
Biography Jujhar Singh was born on March 14, 1691, in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab. His parents were Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Jito, with Jujhar Singh being the guru's second son. He received training from Jiwan Singh (Bhai Jaita) in warfare. He died in battle during the Second Battle of Chamkaur. He was only 14 when he met his martyrdom after watching his brother's death.
Legacy Sikh hagiographer, Rattan Singh Bhangu, compared Jujhar Singh's sacrifice at the Battle of Chamkaur to the death of Abhimanyu in the Mahabharata epic, as both fought and died defending their father. He writes Jujhar Singh as thinking the following whilst engaging the Mughal forces in battle: "How can a son live while his father confronts death in battle?"
See also
Ajit Singh Zorawar Singh Fateh Singh Martyrdom in Sikhism
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References Kuir Singh Gurbilds Pdtshdhi 10. Patiala, 1968 Chhibbar, Kesar Singh, Rnnsdvalindma Dasdn Pdlshdhldn Kd. Chandigarh, 1972 Gian Singh, Giani, Panth Prakdsh. Patiala, 1970 Padam, Piara Singh, Char Sdhihidde. Patiala, 1970 Macauliffe, Max Arthur, The Sikh Religion. Oxford, 1909
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