Battle of Anandpur (1682)

The Battle of Anandpur was fought by the Sikh forces led by Guru Gobind Singh and the Kahlur forces led by Bhim Chand (Kahlur). This was also the first battle fought by Guru Gobind Singh.

This article is about a conflict that took place in the year 1682. For other battles fought at the same location, see Battle of Anandpur.
Battle of Anandpur
Part of Hill States-Sikh Wars
Date1682
Location
Anandpur Sahib
Result Sikh Victory
Belligerents
Akal Sena (Sikhs) Chandel of Kahlur
Commanders and leaders
Guru Gobind Singh Bhim Chand (Kahlur)
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

Background and Battle

Bhim Chand, the ruler of Kahlur did not like the large Sikh gatherings and war-like activities near his capital.[1] He also did not like how Guru Gobind had done many things which were symbols of sovereignty.[2] The raja objected to this practice. The Guru ignored this and continued his activities.[1][2] This led to the Battle of Anandpur in 1682. Bhim Chand demanded elephants and tents as a loan and with the obvious intention of not repaying the loan.[3] The Guru knowing his intention declined to give the loan. This caused Bhim Chand to lead an attack on Anandpur. Guru Gobind Rai was only 16 years of age at the time.[4] Bhim Chand and his men were defeated by the Sikhs.[1][5]

Aftermath

Relations between the Guru and Bhim Chand of Kahlur remained tense. Frequent skirmishes occurred after the Battle.[1][5] Therefore, he planned with the Raja of Kangra and Guler to launch another campaign against the Guru. They attacked Anandpur in the early 1685 but were repulsed.[3]

See also

References
  1. Hari Ram Gupta (1994). History Of The Sikhs Vol. I The Sikh Gurus (1469-1708). pp. 226–228. ISBN 8121502764.
  2. Harajindara Siṅgha Dilagīra (1997). The Sikh reference book. Hemkunt Press. p. 150. ISBN 9788170103011.
  3. Karam Singh Raju (1999). Guru Gobind Singh: Prophet of Peace. Sanbun Publishers. p. 57. ISBN 9789380213644.
  4. Pritam Singh Gill (1978). History of Sikh Nation. p. 209.
  5. Harbans Kaur Sagoo (2001). Banda Singh Bahadur And Sikh Sovereignty. p. 59.


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