Sarbat Khalsa Sikh art Guru Amar Das Ji

Guru Amar Das Ji

This painting Chhotey Sahibzadey reflects on their pure spirit which is prepared to embrace death and fears no one

came from all directions

and so he consciously left no heirs

Sarbat Khalsa Sikh art Guru Amar Das JiDuring the turbulent 18th century, with the gradual collapse of the Mughal Empire and constant incursions by Afghan invaders into India, Sikhs became the de facto defenders of Punjab. During this period, Sikhs would congregate twice a year on Vaisakhi and Diwali at the Harminder Sahib. There, they would make important military and leadership decisions to help the Panth survive these difficult times. This system of collective governance allowed Sikhs