Prologue: Aurangzeb, the badma’ash Mughal king had ordered the governors of Lahore and Sarhind, to march against Guru Gobind Singh, with all troops under their command. They were joined by treasonous Hindu hill-chiefs and native but Islamized Ranghars and Gujjars of the area. Remember, Aurangzeb had just slaughtered Guru Tegh Bahadur, the revered father of Guru Gobind Singh!
This story will tell you how animal-like the Mohammedans are, have been and in every likelihood will be in the future. You need only to look at what is happening in Islamic Pakistan today! Just the other day, the Pakistani killer Mir Aimal Kasi who had slaughtered several American men but no women who also happened to be in his way, explained at the court that “it was against his (Muslim) religion to shoot women”; but he did not clarify that in Islam, women and children were murdered in a much more heinous way. How? Well, by bricking them up and letting them die a slow and painful death. In the time of the prophet, there were no guns.
That is how the so called ‘great king’ Akbar killed the young woman Anarkali; the teenage but nevertheless fornication-prone sultan of Gaud or Bengal, Nawab Sirajuddaula killed one of his begums, Faiji Bibi, also be bricking her up. The method is quite wide-spread, having its origin in the Holy Book of the Koran. The two young daughters of Raja Dahir were also killed in a terrible way by the Calif Sulaiman. He got the young girls tied to the back of two horses with ropes and then dragged them through the streets of Damascus. But that is no surprise to those who know Arabic for in Arabic there is no word synonymous with chivalry.
The two young children, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh, sons of Guru Gobind Singh, were also murdered by bricking them up and then beheading them. That was the way of the prophet’s followers.
Why so? Because in Islam, women and children are given the same treatment. Those who can, should read up the Koran from the first to the last page. Here we are going to cite from the relevant surah and ayat referring to the murder in question.
Please look up the Surah #IV and Ayat #15. It says: “As for those of your women who are guilty of lewdness, call to witness four of you against them. And if they testify (to the truth of the allegation) then confine them to the houses until death take them or (until) Allah appoint for them a way (through new legislation)”. The crux of the matter lies in the expression ‘confine them to the houses’, in other words, build walls around them or brick them alive.
The combined Mohammedan armies besieged Anandpur and cut off all supplies. The Guru and his Sikhs held the fort with steadfast courage. The besiegers began to despair of success. The Mohammedans, hard-boiled liars (who are allowed to lie, steal or do anything normally forbidden to people, by virtue of the Law of
In the confusion, Guru’s mother, Mata Gujri, got separated from her son, Guru Gobind Singh. She had the two grandsons, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh with her. Her path lay through a thick jungle and it was winter time, late at night. In the jungle she met a Brahman named Gangu. He had once been a cook at the Guru’s house. His village Kheri was nearby. He offered Mata Gujri and the two young boys, shelter in his house. And behold, the Brahman cook stole the old lady’s purse while she was asleep.
Mata Gujri asked for the purse which was missing. The thief Gangu got angry and reported their presence to the Mussalmans. The Mohammedan officer was naturally glad to hear about the presence of Mata Gujri and the two grandsons. They were instantly arrested and the two children separated from the grandmother. All three had to pass the cold dark night on the bare, hard floor of the prison.
The local Mohammedan governor, Wazir Khan ordered the children to be brought before him. Naturally, Mata Gujri was reluctant to let them go. Baba Zorawar Singh, the elder grandson, stood up and said:”The Turks have ever been our enemies. We are now in their power. How can we escape from them? Therefore, let us go and face the governor.” Saying this, he took with him his younger brother, Baba Fateh Singh and got ready to go. Mata Gujri hugged and kissed them. Then she said:”Go, dear jewels of mine! Keep true to the ideals of your father and grandfather (Guru Tegh Bahadur). Don’t say or do anything which might bring bad name to your ancestors. May God be your protector!”
The two brothers were taken to Nawab Wazir Khan’s court. On reaching there, they shouted in one voice:”Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Sri Waheguru Ji ki Fateh.” All eyes were turned in their direction. Their slim, handsome persons, their calm, bright faces, and their fearless appearance, drew admiration of all those present in the court. Sucha Nand, a Brahman courtier of Wazir Khan, advised the little princes to bow to the Nawab.
“No,” said Baba Zorawar Singh. “We have been taught to bow to none but God and the Guru. We will not bow to the Nawab.”
This bold, unexpected reply astonished everyone present. Even the Nawab could not help admiring the brave little one. Then the Nawab said to them, in a soft voice, “Children, your father and two elder brothers have been killed at Chamkaur. They were infidels and deserved that fate. But you are lucky. Good luck has brought you to an Islamic darbar. Embrace Islam, become one with us. You will be given wealth, rank and honor. When you grow up, I shall marry you to beautiful daughters of respectable chiefs. You will live happy lives. You will be honored by the Emperor. If you say ‘No’ to my offer, you will be treated as infidels are treated. You will be put to death with tortures.”
Baba Zorawar Singh, looked at his younger brother and whispered: “My brother! The time to sacrifice our lives has arrived. What do you think? What should be our reply?” Baba Fateh Singh, who had seen but six winters, replied: “Brother dear! Our grandfather, Guru Tegh Bahadur, parted with his head; he stoutly refused to part with his faith. We should follow his example. We have received the baptism of the spirit and the sword. We are the Guru’s lions. Why should we fear death? It is the best that we should give up our lives for the sake of our religion. I am prepared to die.”
Baba Zorawar Singh was pleased to hear these words. He raised his voice and said:”Hear O Nawab! You say that our father has been killed. That is a lie. He is alive. He has yet to do a good deal of work in this world. He has to shake your empire to its roots. We hate and reject your creed. It makes you behave like beasts of prey. We reject your offers of high position and pleasures. It has been the custom of our family to give up life but not to give up our faith. Our choice has been made. Let your sword do its work. We invite you to do your worst.” (The fact is that Guru Gobind Singh was NOT dead. The Mussalman Nawab was lying!)
These words alone were enough to inflame the Nawab. But Sucha Nand chose to pour oil over the fire. He said: “So, such is the behavior at this tender age! What will it be when they grow up? They will follow their father’s example, and destroy the imperial army. What good can be expected from them? The offspring of a cobra should be crushed in time.”
The Nawab whispered to Sucha Nand, “What you say is true and wise; but I would like to make them embrace Islam. They will be valuable additions to our community. There need be no hurry. They cannot run away. Let us give them time to think and consult with their aged grandmother. We shall try tomorrow to make them yield.”
Then, turning to the two brothers, he said: “I do not want to act in haste. I give you time to think over the matter. Be wise and accept my offer. You will live in peace, happiness and honor. If you refuse, you will be given such tortures that your cries will be heard far and wide. Then you will be cut into pieces like fodder.” Then he ordered them to be taken back to the tower.
Well, Wazir Khan’s men led the two princes back to the tower. Mata Gujri had been waiting there with impatience. She was overjoyed to see them alive and safe. A look at their faces convinced her that the boys had kept firm in their faith. She said a brief prayer to God. She rushed forth to receive her ‘little priceless jewels’. She took them in her arms. She hugged them lovingly to her bosom. Seating them on her lap, one on each side, she asked them to tell all that had happened in the darbar.
Baba Zorawar Singh narrated how he and his brother had behaved, what had been said to them and what answers they had given. Mata Gujri was immensely pleased to hear what her grandsons narrated to her. She pressed them again and again to her bosom. She said approvingly: “Well done, my priceless, little jewels. I am proud of you. God be thanked. Let us offer our thanks to Him.”
The three stood up with folded hands. She said the prayer of thanks. Then they bowed and took their seats. Then she said:”You are sure to be called to the court again tomorrow. Behave there as you have done today. They will threaten you. They will tempt you. Remember your grandfather’s example and teachings. If they torture you, pray to God for strength; think of your grandfather; think of Guru Arjan Dev. Call upon them to sustain you, to keep you from faltering and failing.”
During the night Mata Gujri prayed while her grandchildren slept by her side. When they woke up next morning, she washed their faces, combed their hair and helped them to dress up. Then all three sat together; Mata Gujri recited a number of hymns fit for the occasion. The boys listened attentively with their minds fixed on the Guru and God.
And then the Nawab’s men came to take the two Sahibzadas to the court. Mata Gujri patted and blessed them and gave them good advice. The boys gave her the same assurance as they had given before.
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| Figure 1. Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh being bricked up alive by the Muslims |
As on the previous day, on entering the court, the two brothers shouted aloud, ‘Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Sri Waheguru Ji ki Fateh.’ The Nawab gave them the same threats and made them the same offers as the day before. The boys stood firm and gave the same answers and finally said: “Our choice is made. We have declared it again and again. We know what your orders are going to be. Announce them and let this drama come to an end.” In spite of Sucha Nand’s urgings, the Nawab gave them more time and returned them to the tower.
The next day the same scenario took place. The Qazis and Sucha Nand argued in favor of an immediate order for the death of the two children. It was then that the Nawab of Malerkotla, Sher Muhammad, stood up and argued that Islam forbids slaughter of innocent children. That these kids have done no wrong and they should not be
punished for wrongs done by their father. There was a furore in the court. The Qazis, however, argued and expostulated with Sher Muhammad about the true meaning of Islam and said that Sher Muhammad did not know true Islam and so on. That the kids should die. And finally, the Nawab agreed with the Qazis. The Nawab ordered two Pathans to kill the boys in the manner ordered by the Qazis.
Under orders from the Qazis and the Nawab, a part of the outer wall of the fort was pulled down. The two children were made to stand in the gap thus created. The two Pathans were standing nearby. They had already drawn their swords. The Qazi, with a copy of the Koran in hand, ordered to erect a wall around the two children. The masons were told to make the bricks press tightly against the bodies of the two children so that they could not move.
After each layer of bricks, the Qazi urged the boys still to accept Islam. But the children stood calm and quiet. They were busy reciting the Japji and other hymns of the Gurus.
When they were buried in the wall up to the shoulders, the Nawab himself came there. He urged the children to accept Islam and save their lives. Both Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh shook their heads. Then the Nawab made a sign to one of the Pathans. With a stroke of the sword, Baba Zorawar Singh’s head was severed from his body. It fell on the part of the wall that lay between the two brothers. Then came the turn of the younger brother. His head too was severed from his body.
And thus, in short were slaughtered the two young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, all in accordance with the Holy Koran.
