🗓️ 1661 — JOTI JOT, Patshahi Seventh, Guru Har Rai Ji

On 6th Oct. 1661, after bestowing the Guruship upon Gur Har Krishan, Guru Har Rai left our world in Kiratpur.

On October 6, 1661, Guru Har Rai Ji, the seventh Sikh Guru, passed from the physical world in Kiratpur Sahib, a town he had helped establish in the Himalayan foothills. Before his passing at the age of 31, he formally appointed his youngest son, Har Krishan, as his successor, ensuring a stable transition of leadership.

Guru Har Rai Ji had spent the last twelve years of his life primarily in Nahan to avoid conflicts with his elder brother Dhir Mal, who had asserted a rival claim to the Guruship. Despite these challenges, he continued to guide the Sikh community from his base, making occasional visits to other Sikh centers.

This peaceful transfer of authority to Guru Har Krishan Ji ensured the continuity of the Guru's lineage and spiritual guidance for the Sikh Panth (community) at a critical time.

🗓️ 1920 — Control of Babe Ki Baer at Sialkot

The commissioner of Lahore approved a committee under Baba Kharak Singh to manage the Gurdwara, marking a key milestone.

In 1920, a significant step was taken in the Gurdwara Reform Movement when control of the Gurdwara Babe Ki Baer in Sialkot (now in Pakistan) was officially transferred to a Sikh committee. C.M. King, the commissioner of the Lahore Division, approved a 13-person committee led by the respected leader Baba Kharak Singh to manage the historic shrine.

This event marked the first successful liberation of a Gurdwara, a religious place of worship, by what would become the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). The transfer followed persistent efforts by the local Khalsa Sewak Jatha, who had restarted daily services and the Guru Ka Langar (community kitchen) despite facing hurdles from the previous management.

🗓️ 1922 — Babbars appeal to Sikhs in British forces

The Babbar Akali movement used its newspaper to spread its revolutionary message and call for support.

In 1922, the Babbar Akali movement, a militant offshoot of the broader Akali movement, made a direct appeal to Sikhs serving in the British armed forces. This call to action was disseminated through their official newspaper, the "Babbar Akali Doaba," a key organ for their cause.

The newspaper was a crucial tool for the movement, effectively spreading their revolutionary message throughout the Doaba region of Punjab. By urging Sikh soldiers to leave the British army and join their ranks, the Babbar Akalis aimed to weaken colonial control and strengthen their fight for Indian independence.

🗓️ 1963 — Baba Kharak Singh passes away

A leading figure in the Sikh community and Indian freedom struggle, he breathed his last on October 6, 1963, aged 95.

On October 6, 1963, Baba Kharak Singh, a towering figure in modern Sikh history, passed away at the age of 95. He was widely recognized as a religious reformer, a committed freedom fighter, and a principal leader of the Sikh community during the early 20th century.

Throughout his life, Baba Kharak Singh played a pivotal role in the Gurdwara Reform Movement and the broader Indian independence struggle. His leadership and unwavering principles earned him immense respect, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential Sikh leaders of his time.