Battle of Kiratpur
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Battle
The Mughals, Pathans, Gujjars and other locals at Ropar were jealous of Guru Hargobind's popularity and wanted to avenge an earlier defeat of theirs. The Pathans launched a surprise attack on Guru Hargobind who was only accompanied by 22 Sikhs.
Guru Hargobind was forced to take shelter in Brahman Majra where he and the Sikhs held off the Mughal and coalition forces until reinforcements from Kiratpur could arrive.
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Legacy
A gurdwara was constructed at the location of the battle by Sant Kartar Singh Bhindranwale in 1975.
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