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Battle of Anandpur (1685)

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The Battle of Anandpur (1685) was fought between the Sikhs and an allied force of rajas of the Hill States of the Sivalik range, specifically Kahlur, Kangra, and Guler.[1][2]

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Background

Raja Bhim Chand strongly objected to the Guru beating a nagara drum, as it was an action only sovereign rulers took, which is one of the reasons for the conflict.[3] Another reason is the Guru refusing to lend an elephant, named Prasadi, to Bhim Chand, as the Guru thought the ruler was trying to take the animal away from him permanently for himself.[4]

Battle

The Hill State allies attacked Anandpur in early 1685 but were repelled.[5][6][7]

Aftermath

The Guru left Anandpur for Paonta Sahib in the same year in April or May on the summon of Raja Medni Prakash of Nahan State.[8][9][10] One of the reasons the Guru left Anandpur is due to the hostilities he faced with the Hill kings.[4]

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