Battle of Chamkaur – Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji

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As the day grew old, the Khalsa forces were running out of soldiers. At this point, Guru Gobind Singh’s eldest son, Baba Ajit Singh, at the age of 18, volunteered to join his fellow Khalsa in battle.

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Artist's Notes

“The battledrum beats in the space of the mind; aim is taken, and the wound is inflicted.
The spiritual warriors enter this field of battle; now is the time to fight!”

– Bhagat Kabir ji (Guru Granth Sahib, 1105)

Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Battle of Chamkaur, Ajit Singh Detail
Young Prince
Artist’s Notes
The Battle of Chamkaur was fought between the Khalsa army (little over 40 soldiers) and Mughal and Rajput armies (soldiers estimated in thousands). After being tricked in to leaving the fort of Anandpur, Guru Gobind Singh ji found shelter in a haveli, a large fortified house. Despite having assured Guru Gobind Singh ji the saftey of him and his Khalsa, the Mughal and Rajput army were looking for the Guru’s head. They ended up reaching Chamkaur di Garhi, and laid siege. Khalsa archers immeditely took their places, and showered arrows upon the opposing forces through the windows of the fortress. Teams of 5 Khalsa were constantly sent outside to defend the fortress. As the day grew old, the Khalsa forces were running out of soldiers. At this point, Guru Gobind Singh’s eldest son, Baba Ajit Singh, at the age of 18, volunteered to join his fellow Khalsa in battle. Guru Gobind Singh ji knew this would be his son’s last battle, instead of letting his emotions stop him from letting his son dive into a death hole, he felt proud of having such a brave son!

Mansabdar Detail, Mughal Cavalry, Battle of Chamkaur
Mansabdar (Officer)
Battle of Chamkaur was simply a fun painting to work on from start to finish. The nature of the painting required an intense amount of planning and referencing. Everything in this painting is based on a reference, down to the last detail, even the soldiers in the background. As I worked on, I thought about how Sahibzada Ajit Singh might have ended up as he is shown in my painting.

Ajit Singh's Char Aina Detail
Char-Aina (Cuirass)
Sahibzada Ajit Singh charges into battle with his spear in one hand and shield in the other. He runs his spear through the hearts of many Mughals. Before its, now blunted, end is proven to be useless, he hurls it towards the approaching cavalry, and pulls out one of his curved shamshirs.
The charge has left his horse with many wounds, it has been blinded by the enemy archers. It topples over, throwing the Prince towards the ground in front of him. On the ground, the Prince is greeted with deadly strikes. Keeping his balance, he moves quickly – dodging, and blocking most of them with his hardened, rhinohide shield. Just then the injured Prince notices a Mughal cannon being readied for the seige. He discards his shield – who knows what it hit, who cares… He pulls out his other sword; it was dying of thirst. With blood raging through his mortal body, the immortal Ajit Singh then charges the infantry that guard the cannon! Some high ranking Bhumi militiamen and Cavalrymen see his strategy and rush to defend it!

Bhumi Detail, Hindu Militia, Battle of Chamkaur
Bhumi
I thought Ajit Singh ji was simply awesome. At the age of 19, I was the same age when I started working on him, he… one second – we get stage fright when facing a few people, I remember all the knots and goosebumps I got from talking in front of class, even greater still, singing kirtan on stage – Ajit Singh ji charged his horse towards oncoming army in their thousands! The direction of their weapons and aim were not a coincidence, Sahibzada knew very well that this was the ultimate “stage fright” and that he would not survive this battle. Yet he fearlessly charged straight through the heart of the army. He sacrificed himself for what he believed in. Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji is just a great example for anyone, to be fearless and more importantly to meditate. I feel that the power of meditation in creating fearless warriors, poets and revolutionaries is unbeatable.

Singh in the back Detail, Battle of Chamkaur
Akali
I have to note that their Dumallas would probably not be look like this. I painted a modern Dumalla because it looked cool and thought that’s what they wore. I take historical accuracy very seriously but when I painted Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji, this was the height of my knowledge. Now I have grown taller. In my newer paintings I have tried my best to depict accurate dumallas.

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10 reviews for Battle of Chamkaur – Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji

  1. Dal Singh

    It’s truly an epic painting…so much happening in the picture it’s so intense.

    Your art work is amazing. Keep up the amazing work totally captivating.

    Battle of Chamkaur - Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji Sikh Warrior Art by Bhagat Singh - Photo of Dal Singh with his Canvas Print

  2. Dal Singh

    This painting has been up on my wall for a couple of weeks now and I still can’t stop grinning when I look at it..

    It’s so captivating every day I pick up a piece of detail that I’ve not noticed before.

    The artist has taken this painting to an amazing level of detail. A beautiful piece of work by a truly talented artist.

    Battle of Chamkaur - Sahibzada Ajit Singh ji Sikh Warrior Art by Bhagat Singh - Photo of Premium Canvas Print owned by Dal Singh

  3. Jaz Dhaliwal

    Very happy with it. Looking at every morning gets me motivated for the day ahead and if I do have any problems or struggles it gives me strength to deal with them.
    Thank-you for painting such a wonderful scene. Keep up the good work!

  4. Manjoth Singh

    Vjkkvjkf,
    It is a very nice painting and the emphasis on Baba Ajeet Singh is sublime.
    Thank you

  5. Jasbir Dhaliwal (verified owner)

    Very happy with it. Looking at every morning gets me motivated for the day ahead and if I do have any problems or struggles it gives me strength to deal with them.
    Thank-you for painting such a wonderful scene. Keep up the good work!

  6. Bill Hundal

    I don’t know why but this master piece stirs something up in me. I look at it and appreciate how you’ve captured the essence of what it must have felt like to be in such a situation!!! By far this is one of the most influential sikh art piece to come in modern times.
    Keep up the good work!!

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  7. Kuldeep Sidhu (verified owner)

    Thanks veer ji, it arrived yesterday and looks awesome 🙂

    Baba Ajit Singh ji - Chamkaur Sahib - Sikh Canvas Art by Bhagat Singh - Collection of Kuldeep Singh

  8. navdeep malhi (verified owner)

    This painting arrived today and I have no words how amazing it is. It’s just simply beautiful.

    Thank you

  9. Jaskirt Singh (verified owner)

    Thank you for this amazing art work

  10. Harjinder Singh

    Beautifully made🙏
    Very happy with the painting Paji.
    It’s educational inspirational and a pleasure to look at.
    Thanks you very much🙏
    Would like to have shown how perfect it looks on display..

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