Sahib Singh ( ; 17 June 1663 – 7 December 1704 or 1705) was one of the

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(or the Five beloved ones). He was formerly known as Sahib Chand and was born into the Nai caste (also transliterated as Naee) before being baptized into

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tradition.

Birth and Family

There are different versions of different scholars regarding Birth Place and Family Members of Sahib Singh. Though all accepts the fact that, he was born in family of Barbers. Regarding birthplace: * The most popular and acceptable belief is that he was born in

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in present-day

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. * As per Mahankosh, Bhai Sahib Singh was born at Nangal Shaheedan in 4,

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1722, District

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. Using the European calendar, this means he was born in 1665; he died in 1705. Regarding father and mother name: * As per Mahankosh, He was born to Bishan Devi and Tulsi Ram (or Charan Ram), a Barber. * Another tradition believes that he was son of Bhai Guru Narayana (a barber of Bidar in Karnataka) and his wife Bhai Sahib died in the battle of Chamkaur on 7 December 1705 with Bhai Himmat Singh and Bhai Mohkam Singh.

References

*Encyclopedia of Sikhism, by Harbans Singh.Published by Punjabi University, Patiala Sikh martyrs Sikh warriors Military personnel from Karnataka People from Bidar 17th-century Indian people {{sikh-bio-stub