Mughal-Sikh Relations
The rollercoaster relationship between the Mughal Empire and the Sikh community is fascinating and requires much to unpack. After Aurangzeb's death, Guru Gobind Singh participated in the battle for succession aiding his 3rd son Bahadur Shah (image below)
The rollercoaster relationship between the Mughal Empire and the Sikh community is fascinating and requires much to unpack. After Aurangzeb's death, Guru Gobind Singh participated in the battle for succession aiding his 3rd son Bahadur Shah (image below)
Guru Gobind Singh fought in the Battle of Jajau 1707, helping Bahadur Shah kill his elder brother Alam Shah, to ascend to the throne. Bahadur Shah had a special admiration for Guru Gobind Singh not only as a warrior but as a darvesh [saintly figure] as noted below from 1708.
According to Gurbilas Patshahi 10, Guru Gobind Singh entered the battlefield adorning all Blue - blue chola [long dress], blue turban, blue jiggah [plume worn on a turban], which was embedded with blue gems, appearing as if lighting flashing through the clouds.
Bahadur Shah tried many times, unsuccessfully, to overthrow his father Aurangzeb and appears to have kept good relations with the Sikhs during his time as a Prince - but he only reigned on the throne as Emperor from 1707 to 1712 before passing away at the age of 69.
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