Artifact
Relics given to Pir Buddhu Shah
A comb, a turban and a small kirpan given by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji to Pir Buddhu Shah after the battle of Bhangani, according to tradition.[EoS]
- Held by
- Former ruling family of Nabha
- Location
- Family palace, Nabha, Punjab
- Provenance
- Attributed
- Status: Private collection
- The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism (1992-98) says they were still preserved in the palace. Maharaja Bharpur Singh (1840-63) acquired them from the Pir's descendants in exchange for land.
Pir Buddhu Shah, a Muslim admirer of Guru Ji, brought 700 followers to the battle of Bhangani and lost two sons and a brother there. The Encyclopaedia says he declined rich gifts and asked instead for these.