10 July
On this day in 1620
Guru Hargobind had to marry Mehrai despite his refusal
This was an unfortunate upshot of the jubilation in Sikh community caused by Guru Sahib’s release from seven years of incarceration. Within a few months two brides were pledged to him by their parents. Under the customs prevalent at that time, on Guru Hargobind’s refusal, those girls would have remained unmarried throughout their life. So he had to marry Nanaki on March 28, 1620, and Mehrai also called Marwahi on July 10, 1620. The first incident occurred too close to his release. Taken aback at the second incident, he announced that no one should pledge his daughter to him in future.
Also on this day
- 1923Akali leadership formally took up the question of the restoration of Maharaja of Nabha However, they waited for the completion of SGPC elections before proceeding this case vigorously. This culminated into what is known as the Nabha agitation.
- 1985Indian government honors its forces for attacking Sri Darbar Sahib and Sri Akal Takhat Zail Singh, then President of India, bestowed the honors.