Bhai Mani Singh
Bhai Mani Singh (7 April 1644 – 14 June 1738) was an 18th-century Sikh scholar and martyr. He was a childhood companion of Guru Gobind Singh and took the vows of Sikhism when the Guru inaugurated the Khalsa in March 1699. Soon after that, the Guru sent him to Amritsar to take charge of Harmandir Sahib, which had been without a custodian since 1696. He took control and steered the course of Sikh destiny at a critical stage in Sikh history. He was also a teacher of the Gianian Bunga (learning Institute), later becoming known as the "Amritsari Taksal", currently located in Sato Ki Gali.
Honorable Jathedar Bhai Mani Singh | |
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| Jathedar | |
| 2nd Jathedar of Akal Takht | |
| In office 1721–1737 | |
| Preceded by | Bhai Gurdas |
| Succeeded by | Darbara Singh |
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| Born | Mani Ram 7 April 1644 Alipur Raj, Multan, Panjab |
| Died | 14 June 1738 (aged 94) Nakhaas Chowk, Lahore, Panjab |
| Cause of death | Dismemberment |
| Spouse | Seeto Kaur |
| Children | Chitar Singh Bachittar Singh Udai Singh Anaik Singh Ajab Singh |
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The nature of his death in which he was dismembered joint by joint has become a part of the daily Sikh Ardas (prayer).
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