Bhai Baj Singh (d. 1716), a Puar Rajput aka BAJ BAHADAR , and ex umrah of Bangash Subah , Baj Singh had awarded the rites of starting at the hands of Guru Gobind Singh himself. He accompanied the Guru to the Deccan in 1708 and was one of the 5 Sikhs sent by him to the Banda Singh Bahadur of Punjab. He had taken part in all of Banda Singh’s main campaigns. For his courage in battle, he came to be known as Baj Bahadur (bahadur, brave, lit).
Early Life
He come down from Malwa kingdom as the royal house which on come down of Malwa ( Paramara dynasty ) setting up Punjab principalities.
Umrah of Bangash
Sardar Baj Singh is an Sarkar-e-Bangash umrah on whose royal seat was his Sardar Bhagwant Singh Bangeshwar (elder brother. He had give out a soldiers of 2000 horsemen. He was much acclaiming for his bravery and fierceness.
Titles earned
Sardar Baj Singh became popular as Baaz Bahadur for his great war bravery.
Execution
He was executed on 9th June 1716 on outskirts of New delhi on the border of Yamuna river along with his 7 brothers and Banda Singh Bahadur.
This blog would covered a good Gursikh who had created such panic and terror among the Mughal forces, that they will trembling at the very mention of its name. A Soorma (warrior) so extraordinary and brave on the field of battle that he was naming Bahadur just like Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
Background
A village in the Amritsar district, born in a Rajput family at Mirpur Patti. He was the cousin of Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh ji and a nearby Guru Gobind Singh Ji companion. History stated that he is blessed with Amrit from the Guru Gobind Singh Ji Maharaj hands themselves, he was always well admiring as one of the mentor to the Khalsa Panth.
Baba Baaj Singh was mail by Guru Gobind Singh Ji to go along with Banda Singh on its mission to uprooted the Mughal rule. Baaj Singh was primarily one of the Panj Pyarey advised Baba Banda Singh and was general of Baba Ji army and ranked.
In 1710, he is specified as the governor guardian of Sirhind by Banda Singh Bahadur themselves who hand over all the capturing treasure to him.
Baba Baaj Singh had giving out the the whole Sirhind Province responsibility of fifty-three villages and was commanded to deal with all the directorial affairs of the state. Very fast way, a fair administration was set up under Baaj Singh.
Quickly assist in the construction of historic Gurdwaras, expand their space, deliver justice and eliminating corruption. Baaj Singh had been released the entire Sirhind state from Mughal regime ill treatment.
Baaj Singh is one of four brothers who was all known to be the brave of the bravest. While Baaj Singh looking out after Sirhind include the kept the peace in arrangements, Ram Singh is made Thanesar governor. The another two brothers, Siam Singh and Koer Singh act out as the unique bodyguards of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
Rattan Singh Bhangu describing how Baaj Singh in battle will lived up to his name Baaj. He would spring on his enemy instantly like the falcon. Just like a falcon hunts and strikes its prey, in the similar manner Baaj Singh will pounce onto his enemies, ripping and destroyed them apart with his power.
Once Baba Baaj Singh had been taken over Sirhand:
It’s recorded during that time, whenever Baba Baaj singh would getting onto his horse he would utilize the Mughal soldier head as the stepladder. News of this happening regularly in Sirhand spreaded like wildfire cause all corrupt leaders to hide and run.
Bravery of Baaj Singh
After the 8-month blockade at Gurdas Nangal, Baaj Singh is one of the 26 major commanders that was imprisoned and captured. Even after starved him and utilizing cruel interrogation techniques, they could not breaking his spirit.
The Santokh Singh, Great Poet describing the destiny of Baaj Singh, one of the Panj Pyare conveyed by Guru Gobind Singh Ji with Banda Bahadur to set down shut off in Punjab. When the Banda and Khalsa forces were capture they could sent to New Delhi for execution.
The Delhi Farrukhsiyar Emperor before executed everyone screamed out for Baaj Singh after hear about his brave action in battle.
[The Emperor call out] “Who was the great warrior named Baaj Singh? Separate from the rest and shown yourself. Immediate way upon sense of hearing this called Baaj Singh said with great confidence and determination.
I am Baaj Singh, the Guru servant, and I would shown you whatever you would love. The Emperor said, You were the great warrior, do you have potential at this moment to showing us?
The Emperor was so thankful that he has released Baaj Singh.
