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

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caste (also transliterated as Naee) before being baptized into the

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tradition.

Biography

Early life

There are different versions of different scholars regarding the birth place and family members of Sahib Singh, although all accept the fact that he was born into a family of barbers. Early Sikh literature claims Sahib Singh was the reincarnation of

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Birth

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.

Family background

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

Later life

Bhai Sahib died in the battle of

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on 7 December 1705 with

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and

Bhai Mohkam Singh Mohkam Singh ( ; 6 June 1663 – 7 December 1704 or 1705), born Mohkam Chand (his given name is also transliterated as Muhkam or Mohkhum), was one of the inaugural group of Panj Pyare, or the first ''Five Beloved'' of honoured memory in the Sik ...

Biography

Early life

Birth

Family background

Later life

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