Summary: The Guru and three remaining Sikhs make their way to the city of Machiwaḋa after escaping the Mughal forces. Zorawar and Fateh Singh are betrayed.Support the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Guru Gobind Singh Sodhi Rai

Episode 15: Guru Sahib at Machiwaḋa; Shaheedi of Zorawar and Fateh Singh

This episode covers the 2nd battle of Chamkaur. The Guru and his Sikhs have been forced to leave Anandpur, and take refuge in the town of Chamkaur. A handful of Singhs are then forced to take on the might of the Mughal-Pahadi army.<a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

This episode covers the 2nd battle of Chamkaur. The Guru and his Sikhs have been forced to leave Anandpur, and take refuge in the town of Chamkaur. A handful of Singhs are then forced to take on the might of the Mughal-Pahadi army.Support the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 14: The second battle of Chamkaur

This episode covers the 5th battle of Anandpur in detail, as the first large scale battle where the Mughal forces join ranks with the Pahadi Rajas to try and root out the Sikhs from Anandpur. Apologies for a small amount of audio clipping during this episode, I'd lost my microphone guard but it should be back (and the clipping should be gone) by the next episode. Intro and Outro: Bhai Gurdaasji Vaaran<a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

This episode covers the 5th battle of Anandpur in detail, as the first large scale battle where the Mughal forces join ranks with the Pahadi Rajas to try and root out the Sikhs from Anandpur.Apologies for a small amount of audio clipping during this episode, I'd lost my microphone guard but it should be back (and the clipping should be gone) by the next episode.Intro and Outro: Bhai Gurdaasji VaaranSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 13: The fifth battle of Anandpur

Highlights:<ul><li>The 4th battle of Anandpur</li><li>The rising power of the Marathas</li><li>The buildup to the 5th battle of Anandpur</li></ul>Intro: Chaupai Sahib Outro: Rehraas Sahib<a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Highlights:The 4th battle of AnandpurThe rising power of the MarathasThe buildup to the 5th battle of AnandpurIntro: Chaupai SahibOutro: Rehraas SahibSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 12: The 4th battle of Anandpur, prelude to the 5th battle of Anandpur

Highlights:<ul><li>The 2nd battle of Anandpur</li><li>The battle of Nirmoh</li><li>The battle of Chamkaur</li><li>The 3rd battle of Anandpur</li></ul>Intro &amp; outro: Chandi di vaar<a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Highlights:The 2nd battle of AnandpurThe battle of NirmohThe battle of ChamkaurThe 3rd battle of AnandpurIntro &amp; outro: Chandi di vaarSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 11: The 2nd battle of Anandpur, the battle of Nirmoh, the battle of Chamkaur, 3rd battle of Anandpur

Highlights:<ul><li>The state of the Mughal empire in 1699</li><li>The first battle of Anandpur</li></ul>Banis:<ul><li>Intro: Jaap Saahib</li><li>Outro: Jaap Saahib</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Highlights:The state of the Mughal empire in 1699The first battle of AnandpurBanis:Intro: Jaap SaahibOutro: Jaap SaahibSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 10: The state of the Mughal Empire, the first battle of Anandpur

Highlights:<ul><li>Bhai Nand Lal in Anandpur</li><li>Birth of the Khalsa (Vaisakhi 1699)</li></ul>Banis:<ul><li>Intro: Rubaayee, Bhai Nand Lal</li><li>Outro: Vaar 41, Bhai Gurdaas Singh</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Highlights:Bhai Nand Lal in AnandpurBirth of the Khalsa (Vaisakhi 1699)Banis:Intro: Rubaayee, Bhai Nand LalOutro: Vaar 41, Bhai Gurdaas SinghSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 9: Bhai Nand Lal in Anandpur, birth of the Khalsa

Highlights:<ul><li>Battle of Nadaun</li><li>Treachery of the Pahadi Rajas</li><li>Aurangzeb in Maharashtra</li><li>Muazzam in Multan</li><li>Bhai Nand Lal</li></ul>Banis:<ul><li>Intro: Rehraas Sahib</li><li>Outro: Ganjnameh</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Highlights:Battle of NadaunTreachery of the Pahadi RajasAurangzeb in MaharashtraMuazzam in MultanBhai Nand LalBanis:Intro: Rehraas SahibOutro: GanjnamehSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 8: Battle of Nadaun, Aurangzeb in Maharashtra, Bhai Nand Lal

Highlights:<ul><li>Return to Anandpur and the establishment of Hola</li><li>Aurangzeb's campaign against the three kingdoms south of the Mughal empire</li><li>Jat rebellion</li></ul>Banis:<ul><li>Intro: Chandi di vaar</li><li>Outro: Bhagauti ke chand&nbsp;</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Highlights:Return to Anandpur and the establishment of HolaAurangzeb's campaign against the three kingdoms south of the Mughal empireJat rebellionBanis:Intro: Chandi di vaarOutro: Bhagauti ke chand&nbsp;Support the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 7: Return to Anandpur, Hola, the Southern wars, Jat rebellion

This episode covers up the events leading up to the battle of Bhangaani, and the battle itself. Highlights:<ul><li>The wedding of Raja Fatehshah's daughter</li><li>Bheemchand turns the Pahadi Rajas against the Guru</li><li>Narrative of the battle of Bhangaani (sourced primarily from Sri Gur Pratap Sooraj Granth)</li></ul>Banis:<ul><li>Intro: Bachitra Natak (Manglacharan)</li><li>Interlude: Bachitra Natak&nbsp;</li><li>Outro: Bachitra Natak; Chaupai Sahib</li></ul> <a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

This episode covers up the events leading up to the battle of Bhangaani, and the battle itself.Highlights:The wedding of Raja Fatehshah's daughterBheemchand turns the Pahadi Rajas against the GuruNarrative of the battle of Bhangaani (sourced primarily from Sri Gur Pratap Sooraj Granth)Banis:Intro: Bachitra Natak (Manglacharan)Interlude: Bachitra Natak&nbsp;Outro: Bachitra Natak; Chaupai SahibSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 6: The turning of the Pahadi Rajas; the battle of Bhangaani

This episode covers the time from 1684-1687; most of which was spent in the kingdom of Sirmour.&nbsp; Highlights:<ul><li>Beginnings of the conflict with Raja Bheemchand</li><li>Forging an alliance with Raja Medni Prakash</li><li>Meeting with Ram Rai (the son of Guru Har Rai)</li><li>Establishing of Gurdwara Paonta Sahib</li></ul> Banis:<ul><li>Intro: Jaap Sahib</li><li>Interlude: Tav Prasad Savaiye</li><li>Outro: Akaal Ustat</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

This episode covers the time from 1684-1687; most of which was spent in the kingdom of Sirmour.&nbsp;Highlights:Beginnings of the conflict with Raja BheemchandForging an alliance with Raja Medni PrakashMeeting with Ram Rai (the son of Guru Har Rai)Establishing of Gurdwara Paonta SahibBanis:Intro: Jaap SahibInterlude: Tav Prasad SavaiyeOutro: Akaal UstatSupport the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 5: Conflict with Raja Bheemchand; Sirmour; Establishing Gurdwara Paonta Sahib

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Episode 4: Guru Gobind Rai; Maratha and Rajput rebellions; developing martial discipline

Episode 3: Arrival at Anandpur; Kashmiri Pandits seek the help of Guru Tegh Bahadur

Episode 3 will be up in early January.<a rel="payment" href="http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778">Support the show</a> (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 3 will be up in early January.Support the show (http://www.buzzsprout.com/231778)

Episode 2: Toddlerhood, departure from Patna

Episode 1: Birth - Patna

The story of the 10th Sikh Guru, based on सूरज प्रकाश (Giani Narain Singh) and ਜੀਵਨ ਵਰਤਾਂਤ - ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ (Professor Sahib Singh).

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Guru Gobind Singh Sodhi Rai

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