At Maharaja Farm House under Simbhavli Police Station in Hapur district, an Akhand Path (continuous scripture reading) was organized to pay tribute to martyrs and commemorate the 5th death anniversary of Fauji Maharaja Singh. This marked the first time the martyrdom day of Sikhism's tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, was observed here.Historical SignificanceGuru Gobind Singh Ji's sacrifices exemplify unwavering commitment to faith and justice. Key events include:Battle of Chamkaur (1704): His elder sons, Ajit Singh and Jujhar Singh, attained martyrdom fighting the Mughals.Younger Sons' Martyrdom: Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh, aged 9 and 7, refused conversion to Islam and were bricked alive in a wall by Sirhind's Nawab. Their mother, Mata Gujri, also sacrificed her life.Guru's Final Days: After Aurangzeb's death, he aided Bahadur Shah's ascension. On October 7, 1708, in Nanded, Maharashtra, two Pathans attacked him with daggers on the Nawab of Sirhind's orders, leading to his divine light merging into eternity.From December 21-27 (marking Chamkaur), this period is observed as Guru Gobind Singh Ji's martyrdom week across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other regions, inspiring generations with his legacy of sacrifice.Key Messages from the EventSnatak School's chairperson, her daughter, and Dr. Rajendra Singh Olakh urged the Central and state governments to include these historical events in school curricula. They emphasized that children should learn about these sacrifices through textbooks to foster national pride and values of justice.

Sundar Sharma Tv100 Hapur

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