Image: Issued edict (hukamnama) of Banda Singh Bahadur. Held in the Bhai Rupa Collection
Description: Issued edict or hukamnama (the word 'Hukamnama' in Sikhism, used in the historical sense, refers to the issued edict, order, or injunction by the Sikh gurus or their officiated followers and associates) of Banda Singh Bahadur. Held in the Bhai Rupa Collection. Description: "Edicts by Baba Banda Singh Bahadar urging the Sikh Sangats to follow the Guru's command of singing the Divine Glory and keeping the rahit (code of conduct} bestowed by the Tenth Guru. They implore the Sikhs to join the Khalsa army and to feel Guru's grace." (quote taken from: https://www.instagram.com/p/COyKbWqMejp/) "Letter with the seal of Banda Singh Bahadar sent to Bhai Dharam Singh & Param Singh of Bhai Rupa, requesting them to join in the Khalsa campaign. Bhai Dharam Singh led the Malwa Sikhs and joined Banda Bahadar’s forces at Chapar Chiri. Note the use of the Bandai greeting ‘Fateh Darshan’ and the use of the term ‘Panje Hathiaar Badhh Aavnna’ ‘come bearing five weapons’ in other words ‘fully prepared’ (Bhai Suchet Singh Collection. Bhai Rupa)" (quote taken from re-upload source)
Title: Issued edict (hukamnama) of Banda Singh Bahadur. Held in the Bhai Rupa Collection
Credit: 1) Page 416 of 'Sri Dasam Granth Sahib Ji - Facts Beyond Doubt' by Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Academy, published 20 January 2021 (initial upload) 2) link (re-upload)
Author: Banda Singh Bahadur and his scribe
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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