SPX SZN 2, EP 24: Bhangani Battle Preparations

In this episode hear how Kirpal Mahant (Udasi) praises the Guru before the battle preparations begin at Bhangani. This relates to chapter 24 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how the Udasi Sikhs, a group of renunciate sadhus with a lineage to the son of Guru Nanak, Baba Sri Chand, leave the camp of Guru Gobind Singh in the dark of night to avoid taking part in the Battle of Bhangani. This relates to chapter 23 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode Buddhu Shah hears how the Pattan mercenaries, which he brought to Guru Gobind Singh, left their post and betrayed the Guru – all except Kaale Khan, who remains faithful to the Guru. Also, we hear how the Pattans meet and conspire with the Hill King, Fateh Shah, making a deal regarding the right to loot the Guru’s treasury. This relates to Chapter 22 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how most of the Pattan mercenaries defect and join the Hill Kings, hoping to loot the Guru's treasury after the battle. This relates to Chapter 21 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how the news of the approaching Hill King army is received in Paonta Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh then receives a request from his Pattan mercenaries for leave from their duties to attend weddings in their ancestral villages. This relates to Chapter 20 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how Guru Gobind Singh blesses a Sikh business man who delivers magnificent horses. Preparations for battle begin in Paonta - meanwhile the hill chiefs pressure Fatehshah to attack the Guru, who mobilizes a force which heads towards Paonta.

In this episode hear how Nandchand, the Guru's minister, recounts the events in Sri Nagar, alerting the Guru and warriors that there is a vast force arriving to destroy Paonta Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh responds with his battle plan. This relates to Chapter 18 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how the Guru's minister, Nand Chand, and administrator, Daya Ram, escape Sri Nagar under hot pursuit from Bhimchand and Fateh Shah's forces. This relates to chapter 17 of season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how tensions erupt as Bhimchand, enraged by Fateh Shah's devotion to Guru Gobind Singh, orders his army to mobilize and capture the Guru's minister Nandchand and administrator, Daya Ram. Pressured by fear, Fateh Shah agrees to oppose the Guru. This relates to chapter 16 of Season (rut) 2.

In this episode hear how a wealthy Sikh merchant finds refuge in the fortified encampment of the Guru's ministers, Nand Chand and Daya Ram. Also hear how the public praise of the Guru in Sri Nagar ignites Bhimchand's jealousy, putting Raja Fateh Shah in a difficult position. This relates to chapter 15 of Season (rut) 2.