8 November
23 Maghar Nanakshahi
On this day in 1469
Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji
Birth of the first Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, at Rai Bhoi Ki Talwandi — now Nankana Sahib — in 1469. Note that this is the one Gurpurab the 2003 Nanakshahi calendar left on the lunar Kattak Puranmashi, so the day the Panth observes it moves from year to year, usually falling in mid-November.
Also on this day
- 1665Guru Tegh Bahadhur was arrested and taken to Delhi The acceptance of Guruship by Guru Tegh Bahadhur without obtaining the approval of the imperial government at Delhi was considered an affront to Aurangzeb. he deputed Alam Khan Rohilla to take the Guru into custody, and bring him to his presence. Alam Khan and his escort showed themselves up in Dhamdhan when Guru Sahib was in the deep forest on a hunting expedition. Guru Tegh Bahadhur and his entourage were rounded up and taken to Delhi. This is the only time Guru Sahib met Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb asked Guru Sahib to show miracles or be ready to be put to death. Guru Sahib refused the first option as display of miracles is discouraged in Sikhism and considered arrogance while competing with God. As a result Aurangzeb ordered the execution of Guru Sahib. But the intervention of Raja Ram Singh, son of Raja Jai Singh, made Aurangzeb to relent, and order instead the detention of Guru Sahib and his entourage under his care. They were released on December 16, 1665.
- 1899"Khalsa Samachar", a weekly punjabi newsletter, was started by Vir Singh
- 1921First Akali Conspiracy case initiated Case lasted until May 8, 1922, Presiding Magistrate was P.J. Rust. Babbars involved included :-
- 1927Formation of the Simon Commission announced
- 1983Sikhs of Yamuna Nagar were attacked by fundamentalist Hindus