Guru 6 / 10
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
- Born
- 1595
- Guru from
- 1606–1644
- Known for
- Saint-soldier: the two swords of Miri and Piri
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji wore two swords: one for Miri (looking after the world and protecting people) and one for Piri (spiritual strength).
He was once kept prisoner in Gwalior Fort. When he was freed, he refused to leave unless 52 other prisoners (kings) were freed too!
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The emperor said only those who could hold on to the Guru’s cloak could leave. So the Guru wore a special cloak with 52 tassels, and all 52 kings walked out holding on. Sikhs remember this as Bandi Chhor Divas — “the day of freedom”. He also built the Akal Takht in Amritsar.