Historical Context
In Sikhism, the term "Chali Mukte" or "40 Mukte" refers to the forty liberated ones. This event is an important part of Sikh history and is associated with the Battle of Muktsar in 1705.
During that time, Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, had sent a letter known as the Zafarnama (Epistle of Victory) to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, expressing his disappointment with his policies and actions.
The Chali Mukte fought valiantly near Khidrana (now Muktsar Sahib), sacrificing their lives to protect Guru Gobind Singh. Their bravery is revered in Sikh history as an example of supreme devotion and courage.
Names of the 40 Muktas
| Bhai Bhag Singh | Bhai Dilbag Singh | Bhai Mann Singh | Bhai Nidhan Singh |
| Bhai Kharbara Singh | Bhai Darbara Singh | Bhai Dyal Singh | Bhai Nihal Singh |
| Bhai Khushal Singh | Bhai Ganda Singh | Bhai Ishmer Singh | Bhai Singha |
| Bhai Bhalla Singh | Bhai Suhel Singh | Bhai Chamba Singh | Bhai Ganga Singh |
| Bhai Sumer Singh | Bhai Sultan Singh | Bhai Maya Singh | Bhai Massa Singh |
| Bhai Sarja Singh | Bhai Sadhu Singh | Bhai Gulab Singh | Bhai Harsa Singh |
| Bhai Sangat Singh | Bhai Hari Singh | Bhai Dhana Singh | Bhai Karam Singh |
| Bhai Kirt Singh | Bhai Lachman Singh | Bhai Buddha Singh | Bhai Kesho Singh |
| Bhai Jado Singh | Bhai Sobha Singh | Bhai Bhanga Singh | Bhai Joga Singh |
| Bhai Dharam Singh | Bhai Karam Singh | Bhai Kala Singh | Bhai Mahan Singh |