Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Historic Jafarnama Preserved at Gurudwara in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A very old and important letter called the Jafarnama, written by Guru Gobind Singh to Emperor Aurangzeb, is kept safe in a Gurudwara in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
This letter talks about the bad things that happened to people a long time ago.
It is a special letter that shows bravery and stands for freedom.
Many people will come to a big event to remember Guru Teg Bahadur Sahibji, who did great things for people.
The letter is written in Persian and is kept in a holy book called the Dasam Granth.
It is also kept in the Gurudwara, which is the first Gurudwara in Southern India.
The historic Jafarnama, written by Guru Gobind Singh to Emperor Aurangzeb, is preserved at Bhai Dayasingh, Bhai Harisingh Gurudwara in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The letter addresses the atrocities committed by Aurangzeb and is considered a manifesto for the liberation of mankind.
The 350th Shahidi Samagam of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahibji will be held on January 24 and 25, with lakhs of devotees expected to attend.
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahibji and his disciples fought against injustices like the Jiziya tax and laid down their lives.
The Jafarnama is handwritten in Persian and is preserved in the Dasam Granth and the Gurudwara, which is the first Gurudwara in Southern India.
- Who
- Guru Gobind Singh (author), Aurangzeb (recipient), Guru Teg Bahadur Sahibji (mentioned), Bhai Dayasingh and Bhai Dharamsingh (disciples)
- What
- Preservation of the historic Jafarnama at a Gurudwara in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- When
- The letter was brought to Aurangabad in 1707 AD; event on January 24 and 25
- Where
- Bhai Dayasingh, Bhai Harisingh Gurudwara in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad)
- Why
- To commemorate the 350th Shahidi Samagam of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahibji and to preserve the historic letter
- Document
- Jafarnama
- Author
- Guru Gobind Singh
- Recipient
- Aurangzeb
- Preservation Location
- Bhai Dayasingh, Bhai Harisingh Gurudwara, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Event
- 350th Shahidi Samagam of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahibji
- Event Date
- January 24 and 25
- Language
- Persian
- Significance
- Manifesto for liberation of mankind, symbol of supreme sacrifice