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Finally Emperor Jahangir realized his mistake and he found out that Guru Ji

was innocent. He ordered the release of Guru Hargobind Ji. Guru Ji said

that he would not leave unless the other 52 kings, who were imprisoned

there, were also released.

Jahangir told Guru Ji that all the kings who can hold on to his chola will also
be released. Guru Hargobind Ji had a chola made with 52 tassels, so all of

the kings could hold one and leave Gwalior Fort with him. That is why we call

Guru Ji “Bandi Chhorh” - means the ‘deliverer from bondage’.

Upon Guru Ji’s return to Amritsar, Sikhs were very happy; they were so

happy to see Guru Sahib that they lighted the whole city of Amritsar

including Harimandar Sahib with deevay, the clay oil lamps. Sikhs call this
day as ‘Bandi Chhorh Diwas’.

Even today, Harimandar Sahib is lit with thousands of lights and beautiful
fireworks glow in the sky on Bandi Chhorh Diwas. We remember Guru

Harkrishan Ji and his return to Amritsar.

Write answers to the questions in complete sentences.

1. Why do we call Guru Ji Bandhi Chhorh?

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2. When Guru Hargobind Ji was imprisoned by Emperor Jahangir, what did

Guru Ji do in the prison?

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3. When did the tradition of Bandi Chhorh Diwas start?

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