Journeys of the Gurus
Routes as the sources describe them. Early accounts rarely give a full itinerary, so lines only join the stops named, and each stop shows how well it is supported.
The eastern journey, as tradition groups it
c. 1500 onward, by tradition; no date is secure
The first of the journeys of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Puratan scheme, with Bhai Mardana, runs east to the great pilgrimage cities and returns through the Punjab. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were, four in the Puratan, two in Miharban and three in the Gyan Ratnavali, and this grouping follows one tradition.[McLeod][Singh][EoS][Src][(tr.)][Singh][EoS][WD][DB]
Note. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were and in what order: four in the Puratan, which also adds a short fifth to Gorakh-hatari, two in Miharban, and three in the Gyan Ratnavali. This grouping follows the Puratan tradition, used here because readers know it, and should be read as a convention. McLeod argues that compilers created these itineraries by ordering loose stories, while Kirpal Singh and others reply that doubt about a route is not disproof of it. The Puratan names few stops, and Miharban's first journey covers both east and south. This map adds Miharban's and later stops in the order Harbans Singh tells them, so the full sequence is a modern combination that no single early source gives. Bhai Gurdas says only that Guru Ji went round the pilgrimage centres, and McLeod accepts that in general terms while holding that no route can be fixed. Map points mark the modern place and are taken from the site's place files, Wikidata and OpenStreetMap. The lines between them show the order of telling and are not a known road.
- 1c. 1500 in McLeod; 1506 by Miharban's schemeAgreed in tradition
Starting point in the Puratan and Miharban, which both have Guru Ji leave Daulat Khan's service here with Bhai Mardana. McLeod accepts the departure.[McLeod][EoS]
- 2Single account
Named by the Puratan, with a discourse with Sheikh Sharaf, and retold by Harbans Singh. McLeod treats a discourse with Sheikh Sharaf as an anachronism.[McLeod][Singh]
- 3Agreed in tradition
Named by the Puratan, which has Sultan Ibrahim Lodi, and by Miharban, which has Salim Shah Pathan. McLeod rejects the Puratan's elephant story and its implied date.[McLeod][Singh]
- 4Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban and in the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism's list, and absent from the Puratan's list. McLeod rejects the watering story but says Guru Ji may well have come here. B-40 tells a similar scene at an unnamed place.[McLeod][EoS][Singh][(tr.)]
- 5Disputed
Named by the Puratan, with a withered banyan turning green. Bhai Gurdas and Miharban do not name it. Later texts say it was Gorakhmata. McLeod thinks the name came from Udasis about the time of Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, without excluding a visit.[McLeod][EoS][Singh]
- 6Single account
Named by Miharban as Allahabad and retold by Harbans Singh. McLeod lists it as a pilgrimage centre that cannot be confirmed or excluded.[McLeod][Singh]
- 7Agreed in tradition
Named by the Puratan, with Pandit Chatur Das, and by Miharban, and listed by the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. McLeod classes the visit as possible but unproved. The two Janamsakhis share an early stream, so they are not fully independent.[McLeod][EoS][EoS]
- 8Disputed
Listed by the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism and retold by Harbans Singh. It is not on McLeod's summary lists for the Puratan or Miharban, and he treats the sakhi set here as a late addition from the Bala line.[EoS][Singh][McLeod]
- 9Agreed in tradition
Miharban names Hajipur Patna. Vir Singh and Teja Singh place the Bala story of Salas Rai here, while Kahn Singh identifies his town, Bishambharpur, with Bishnupur in Bengal, and McLeod calls that story most improbable.[McLeod][Singh][EoS]
- 10Single account
Named by Miharban between Hajipur Patna and Jagannath Puri. McLeod treats a separate Bala sakhi set here as a late addition. It is placed here in Miharban's order, which doubles back to the west.[McLeod]
- 11Disputed
The Puratan and Bala name Kauru or Kavaru, ruled by women. McLeod and Harbans Singh gloss this as Kamrup in Assam, and the point is at modern Guwahati as a marker only. McLeod rejects a visit on this evidence, because the land of women was an old legend. Miharban and Bhai Gurdas omit it.[McLeod][Singh][EoS]
- 12Disputed
Harbans Singh records a route back through Sylhet and Dhaka and local gurdwaras recalled at Dhaka. McLeod calls the tradition of a visit weak in the Janamsakhis, and the Puratan and Miharban do not list it.[Singh][McLeod]
- 13Agreed in tradition
Eastern limit of the journey in Miharban, and retold by Harbans Singh. McLeod notes that the Puratan does not name it, and treats it as a pilgrimage centre that cannot be confirmed or excluded.[McLeod][Singh]
- 14Agreed in tradition
In the Puratan Guru Ji returns twelve years after leaving, and Bhai Mardana is sent ahead. Miharban has this return late in the second journey. McLeod finds the reunion moving and notes it occurs at different points in each text.[McLeod][EoS]
- 15Agreed in tradition
Named by the Puratan and Miharban, with a discourse with Sheikh Ibrahim. McLeod treats the meeting as a strong probability, while thinking the words largely imagined, and places it in the Kartarpur years.[McLeod][EoS]
- 16Single account
Named by the Puratan alone, in a story of a leper who shelters the travellers.[McLeod]
- 171520 or 1521Agreed in tradition
Named by the Puratan and Miharban with Babur's attack. McLeod holds Guru Ji's presence a probability, and calls the meeting with Babur most unlikely. Encyclopaedia entries date the sack to 1520 and 1521.[McLeod][EoS][EoS]
- 18Agreed in tradition
Named by the Puratan on the way to Kartarpur, and the setting of the Duni Chand story. A slok at ang 1412 names the city, but it does not say Guru Ji was there.[McLeod][EoS][Src]
- 19c. 1521 in the Encyclopaedia of SikhismWell attested
Bhai Gurdas has Guru Ji settle here after the travels. One Puratan manuscript, the Hafizabad, puts the founding after this first journey, and the Gyan Ratnavali after the northern journey. McLeod places it after the main travels.[Src][McLeod][EoS][EoS]
The southern journey, as tradition groups it
Undated in the sources; 1510 to 1515 by Miharban's scheme for the south
The second journey of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Puratan scheme goes south to Singhaladip, usually taken as Sri Lanka. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were, four in the Puratan, two in Miharban and three in the Gyan Ratnavali, and this grouping follows one tradition.[McLeod][Singh][EoS][(tr.)][Singh][Singh][WD][DB]
Note. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were and in what order: four in the Puratan, which also adds a short fifth to Gorakh-hatari, two in Miharban, and three in the Gyan Ratnavali. This grouping follows the Puratan tradition, used here because readers know it, and should be read as a convention. McLeod argues that compilers created these itineraries by ordering loose stories, while Kirpal Singh and others reply that doubt about a route is not disproof of it. The Puratan names almost no real places on this journey: its Dhanasari and its island in the ocean cannot be located and are left off the map. Most stops come from Miharban, where they belong to one long first journey, and from Harbans Singh, who draws on later writers. Miharban travels on from Jagannath Puri to Rameswaram and comes back through Ujjain and Bikaner, so the outward order shown here is Harbans Singh's. His return runs through Uch to Multan, which is shown on the western map. Map points mark the modern place and are taken from the site's place files, Wikidata and OpenStreetMap. The lines between them show the order of telling and are not a known road.
- 1Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism records Gurdwara Chilha Sahib here and a discourse with holy men, and Harbans Singh has a stay of four months. It is on no list from the older Janamsakhis read here.[EoS][Singh]
- 2Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban on the way north again, and by Harbans Singh on the way south. McLeod lists it as a place that cannot be confirmed. The Gyan Ratnavali's lithographed edition has a route from Ceylon to Bikaner.[McLeod][Singh]
- 3Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism records a Gurdwara in Guru Ji's memory here, and Harbans Singh has Guru Ji preach at the Vaisakhi festival.[EoS][Singh]
- 4Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban, with Raja Bharathari, and in the later route given by Harbans Singh. McLeod classes it as a pilgrimage centre that cannot be confirmed or excluded.[McLeod][Singh]
- 5Agreed in tradition
Miharban names the Narbada river and the Vindhya mountains without a place. The point is at Narmadapuram, formerly Hoshangabad, which Harbans Singh's later route names, and marks the river only.[McLeod][Singh]
- 6Single account
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism's entry says Guru Ji visited the town. None of the Janamsakhi lists read here names it.[EoS]
- 7Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban and by Harbans Singh as the crossing point to the island. McLeod classes it as a pilgrimage centre that cannot be confirmed or excluded.[McLeod][Singh]
- 8Disputed
The Puratan has Raja Shivnabh at Singhaladip, B-40 tells the story without naming the island, and Miharban has a land of darkness beyond Adam's Bridge, with no Shivnabh. Bhai Gurdas omits it. McLeod rejects the visit. Kirpal Singh and Trilochan Singh defend it, and Harbans Singh cites an inscription read at Anuradhapura. The point is at Anuradhapura for that reason and is not a place the Janamsakhis name.[McLeod][(tr.)][EoS][Singh][Singh][Singh]
- 9Single account
Named by Miharban as the land of Sorath on the way back. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism speaks more generally of gurdwaras on India's west coast.[McLeod][EoS]
- 10Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban on the way back and listed by the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. McLeod treats the Bala sakhi set around Mathura as late and improbable.[McLeod][EoS]
- 11Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban, listed by the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism, and the setting of a Bala story that McLeod treats as late and improbable.[McLeod][EoS]
- 12c. 1515 by Miharban's schemeSingle account
Miharban ends its first journey here with Daulat Khan Lodi, about 1515 by its scheme. The Puratan returns Guru Ji to Kartarpur instead.[McLeod]
The northern journey, as tradition groups it
Undated in the Puratan; 1516 to 1517 by Miharban's scheme; 1517 in Harbans Singh
The third journey of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Puratan scheme goes to Kashmir and Mount Sumeru and ends at the fair at Achal. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were, four in the Puratan, two in Miharban and three in the Gyan Ratnavali, and this grouping follows one tradition.[McLeod][Singh][EoS][Src][(tr.)][Singh][EoS][WD][DB]
Note. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were and in what order: four in the Puratan, which also adds a short fifth to Gorakh-hatari, two in Miharban, and three in the Gyan Ratnavali. This grouping follows the Puratan tradition, used here because readers know it, and should be read as a convention. McLeod argues that compilers created these itineraries by ordering loose stories, while Kirpal Singh and others reply that doubt about a route is not disproof of it. Bhai Gurdas tells of Sumeru in Var 1 without placing it on a northern journey. The Puratan's route is Kashmir, Sumeru and Achal. Miharban's second journey starts north to Sumeru and Gorakh-hatari and then turns west. Sialkot and Ladakh come only from Harbans Singh. Mount Sumeru belongs to Puranic geography and cannot be mapped, and its point shows only one modern identification. Map points mark the modern place and are taken from the site's place files, Wikidata and OpenStreetMap. The lines between them show the order of telling and are not a known road.
- 1Single account
Harbans Singh's starting point for this journey. The Puratan does not say where it begins.[Singh]
- 2Single account
Harbans Singh names it just before the southern tour and again at the start of this one, with the gurdwara known as Ber Sahib. It is not on the older Janamsakhi summaries read here.[Singh]
- 3Agreed in tradition
The Puratan has a discourse here with a pandit, Braham Das, and B-40 has a visit to Kashmir. Harbans Singh retells both. The point is at Srinagar as a marker for the valley.[McLeod][(tr.)][Singh]
- 4Disputed
Bhai Gurdas, the Puratan, B-40 and Miharban all name it. Harbans Singh records its identification with Mount Kailash, and the point follows that. McLeod rejects that identification and the episode, because the mountain is mythical, while leaving a Himalayan journey undecided. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism counts it among legends of mythical places.[Src][McLeod][(tr.)][Singh][EoS]
- 5Single account
Harbans Singh alone among the sources read has Guru Ji come down into Ladakh, citing an article by Kirpal Singh. The point is at Leh as a marker.[Singh]
- 6Agreed in tradition
The Puratan makes this a short fifth journey, and Miharban has it twice on the second journey. McLeod suggests it was perhaps the Nath centre at modern Peshawar. The identification is not certain.[McLeod][McLeod]
- 7Well attested
Bhai Gurdas gives a full account, and the Puratan, B-40 and Miharban all have it. McLeod accepts it as well founded. In Bhai Gurdas, Guru Ji sets out from Kartarpur, and the Puratan brings Guru Ji from Sumeru. The Bala has the meeting with Bangar Nath in a mountain retreat. Position from the Encyclopaedia's distance from Batala.[Src][McLeod][EoS][EoS]
The western journey, as tradition groups it
Undated in the early sources; 1517 to 1520 by Miharban's scheme
The fourth journey of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the Puratan scheme goes west to Mecca, and Bhai Gurdas adds Medina and Baghdad. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were, four in the Puratan, two in Miharban and three in the Gyan Ratnavali, and this grouping follows one tradition.[McLeod][Singh][EoS][Src][(tr.)][Singh][Grewal][WD][DB]
Note. The Janamsakhis disagree on how many journeys there were and in what order: four in the Puratan, which also adds a short fifth to Gorakh-hatari, two in Miharban, and three in the Gyan Ratnavali. This grouping follows the Puratan tradition, used here because readers know it, and should be read as a convention. McLeod argues that compilers created these itineraries by ordering loose stories, while Kirpal Singh and others reply that doubt about a route is not disproof of it. This is the journey on which early evidence and modern doubt most sharply meet. The Puratan names only Mecca. Miharban's route is Multan, Mecca, Hinglaj and back. Bhai Gurdas names Mecca, Baghdad and Medina and then has Guru Ji return to Kartarpur. The order shown is Harbans Singh's, with Hasan Abdal from later tradition. Map points mark the modern place and are taken from the site's place files, Wikidata and OpenStreetMap. The lines between them show the order of telling and are not a known road.
- 1Well attested
Miharban sets a discourse here on this journey. Bhai Gurdas has Guru Ji go to Multan after Achal, so not on this journey, with the story of the milk and the jasmine. McLeod accepts a visit as likely and sets aside the story.[Src][McLeod][EoS]
- 2Agreed in tradition
Named by Miharban and retold by Harbans Singh, who has Guru Ji go on from here towards Mecca by sea. McLeod lists it as a place that cannot be confirmed.[McLeod][Singh]
- 3Disputed
Bhai Gurdas, the Puratan, B-40 and Miharban all have this story, with different details, though Miharban sets it on the road. McLeod classes the visit as highly improbable because of the ban on non-Muslims. Ganda Singh held it not improbable, and Kirpal Singh thought McLeod too hasty.[Src][McLeod][(tr.)][EoS][Grewal][Singh]
- 4Disputed
Bhai Gurdas names it with no story, and early Bala versions set the Kaaba scene here. The Puratan and Miharban do not mention it. McLeod classes it with Mecca as highly improbable. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism lists it among places visited.[Src][McLeod][EoS]
- 5Disputed
Bhai Gurdas tells of a camp outside the city and of Pir Dastgir, and B-40 has a quite different discourse. The Puratan and Miharban are silent. The reading of an inscription at the site has been argued over since 1918, and this site does not choose between the readings.[Src][McLeod][(tr.)][EoS][Singh][Singh]
- 6Disputed
Later tradition places the Vali Qandhari story here on the way home, popularised by the Bala and Bhai Santokh Singh. McLeod rejects it and notes older legends at the same site. The Gurdwara dates from the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.[EoS][EoS][McLeod][Singh]
- 7Well attested
Bhai Gurdas has Guru Ji come back here after the western travels and put away the traveller's clothes. Miharban also ends its second journey near here, at Pokho and Kartarpur.[Src][McLeod][EoS]
From Anandpur to Talwandi Sabo
December 1705 to January 1706
After leaving Anandpur on the night of 5 to 6 December 1705, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji crossed the Sarsa, fought at Chamkaur, travelled in disguise from Machhiwara and fought again at Khidrana, later Muktsar, before reaching Talwandi Sabo on 20 January 1706.[Src][EoS][EoS][Macauliffe][EoS][EoS][EoS][DB]
Note. The main line of this route is firm, because Sri Gur Sobha and a Mughal letter confirm its outline, but many smaller stops rest on gurdwara tradition recorded in the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism. Mata Gujri, Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh were separated from Guru Ji at the Sarsa and taken to Sirhind, so that place is not on Guru Ji's own route. Time in the Lakkhi Jungle before Talwandi Sabo is recorded without a place that can be mapped. Where the Encyclopaedia gives only a distance from a named town, the point is worked out from that and is approximate. Other points come from the site's place files and OpenStreetMap.
- 1Night of 5-6 December 1705Well attested
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism dates the evacuation to Poh sudi 1, 1762 Bk, and Sri Gur Sobha tells of the departure.[Src][EoS]
- 2Well attested
Sri Gur Sobha and the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism place a rearguard fight here under Bhai Udai Singh. The point is worked out from the Encyclopaedia's distance from Kiratpur and is approximate.[Src][EoS]
- 36 December 1705Well attested
Sri Gur Sobha places the fight near the Sirsa, as it spells the stream, and the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism describes the river in flood, the lost baggage and the family parted. The point is worked out from the Encyclopaedia's distance from Ropar and is approximate.[Src][EoS][EoS]
- 46 December 1705Single account
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism has Guru Ji rest here after the crossing, in the house of an Afghan admirer. The point is approximate.[EoS]
- 56-8 December 1705Well attested
Sri Gur Sobha and an imperial letter quoted in the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism confirm the siege. Sahibzada Ajit Singh and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh were martyred here.[Src][EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 6December 1705Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism and Macauliffe tell of Ghani Khan and Nabi Khan, who carried Guru Ji from here in a palanquin as the holy man of Uchch. Sainapati's account of this stretch is brief.[EoS][Macauliffe]
- 7December 1705Single account
Recorded by the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism from gurdwara tradition, with Guru Ji still in disguise. The point is worked out from its distance from Ludhiana and is approximate.[EoS]
- 8December 1705Single account
Recorded by the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism from gurdwara tradition as the place where Guru Ji gave up the palanquin for a horse. The point is approximate. Other accounts place the end of the palanquin elsewhere.[EoS]
- 9December 1705Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism's entries say the two Pathans brought Guru Ji this far and that Sikhs took over. The point is worked out from its distance from Raikot and is approximate.[EoS][EoS]
- 10December 1705Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism says Rai Kalha of Raikot received Guru Ji warmly, and Macauliffe names Jatpura as the stopping place. News from Sirhind reached Guru Ji here.[EoS][Macauliffe]
- 11December 1705Well attested
Tradition names Dina as the place from which the Zafarnamah was sent, while the letter itself names Kangar, 2 km away. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism and Sri Gur Sobha differ on whether it came before Muktsar. The point is worked out from the Encyclopaedia's distance from Nihal Singh Wala and is approximate.[EoS][EoS][Src]
- 1229 December 1705Well attested
Sri Gur Sobha tells of a camp by a pool under attack without naming the forty or Mai Bhago. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism dates the battle to 29 December 1705 and names them. An annual fair falls on the first of Magh, about 14 January.[Src][EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 1320 January 1706Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism dates the arrival and a stay of over nine months. The passages of Sainapati read for this site do not describe this stay.[EoS][EoS][Macauliffe]
From Talwandi Sabo to Nanded
October 1706 to October 1708
Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji left Talwandi Sabo on 30 October 1706 for the south, turned back on news of Aurangzeb's death, met Bahadur Shah at Agra on 23 July 1707, and travelled with the emperor's camp to Nanded, where Guru Ji passed away in October 1708.[Src][EoS][Macauliffe][EoS][EoS][EoS][DB]
Note. The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism gives the frame of this journey, and Macauliffe alone gives the small halts through Rajasthan. Macauliffe also names Kewal, Jhorar, Jhanda, Bahaduran, Sahewa and Madhu Singhana, which could not be securely located and are left off the map. The news of Aurangzeb's death reached Guru Ji near Baghor in Rajasthan, and it is left off the map too, because neither source identifies the place on a modern map. A small force of Sikhs, without Guru Ji, fought for Prince Muazzam at Jajau on 8 June 1707. Macauliffe dates the arrival at Nanded to Sawan 1707, and the Encyclopaedia's date of late August 1708 is shown here. Points come from the site's place files, the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism and OpenStreetMap.
- 130 October 1706Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism dates the departure. Macauliffe names the first marches.[EoS][Macauliffe][EoS]
- 21706Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism records a camp by the Lakkhi Talao, and Macauliffe has Dalla Singh leave Guru Ji on this march.[EoS][Macauliffe]
- 31706Single account
Named by Macauliffe, as Nauhar, a town of Bikaner south-west of Sirsa. The identification with modern Nohar is taken from his description.[Macauliffe]
- 41706Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism records Gobind Ghat here, and Macauliffe names the visit.[EoS][Macauliffe]
- 5Single account
Macauliffe names Narainpur, generally known as Dadudwara, a seat of the followers of Dadu. Macauliffe does not locate it, so showing it at modern Naraina is uncertain.[Macauliffe]
- 623 July 1707Well attested
The meeting with Bahadur Shah is confirmed by letters dated 2 October 1707, by Sri Gur Sobha and by Encyclopaedia entries. Guru Ji's aim of returning to the Punjab comes through the same letters.[Src][EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 7Single account
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism says the camps moved against the rulers of Amber, with Guru Ji accompanying the emperor. It does not state that Guru Ji reached the town, so this point marks the direction of the march only.[EoS]
- 8June 1708Agreed in tradition
The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism has the two camps cross the Tapti between 11 and 14 June 1708. Macauliffe has Guru Ji stop at Burhanpur.[EoS][Macauliffe]
- 9August to October 1708Well attested
Sri Gur Sobha describes the attack on Guru Ji and the passing, and the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism gives arrival late in August 1708 and the passing on 7 October 1708. The Guruship passed to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and the Khalsa here.[Src][EoS][EoS][EoS]
The eastern journey to Patna, Dhaka and Assam
1665 to 1670
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji travelled from Chakk Nanaki through Delhi, Agra and Varanasi to Patna, left the family there, went on to meet congregations from Dhaka to Sylhet, and accompanied Raja Ram Singh towards Assam before returning to Delhi in June 1670.[EoS][EoS][EoS][EoS][EoS][EoS][WD][DB]
Note. The route is set out in one Encyclopaedia of Sikhism entry, and surviving letters of Guru Ji confirm congregations at Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet better than they confirm exact movements. Many gurdwaras mark the road, and a gurdwara shows memory and not proof of a visit. Another entry gives a separate eastern tour from 1656 to 1664, which is not shown here. Encyclopaedia entries disagree on when the family and Guru Ji reached Chakk Nanaki again, in 1671 or 1672, and on the dates in Assam. Raja Ram Singh's camp at Rangamati in February 1669 is left off the map because no source read locates it. Points come from the site's place files, the Encyclopaedia of Sikhism, Wikidata and OpenStreetMap.
- 11665Agreed in tradition
Guru Ji founded the settlement in June 1665 and left soon after, according to Encyclopaedia entries.[EoS][EoS]
- 2Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji, with the Nawab Saif Khan. It is not confirmed elsewhere in the sources read.[EoS]
- 3November 1665Disputed
The main entry has a visit to the congregation here. The entries on Raja Ram Singh, Bhai Mati Das and Bhai Sati Das add an arrest at this place, which the main entry does not mention.[EoS][EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 48 November 1665Disputed
The main entry gives arrival on 8 November 1665 as a guest of Rani Pushpa Devi. Another entry says Guru Ji was brought here under arrest and freed through Kanwar Ram Singh.[EoS][EoS]
- 5Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 6Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 7Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 8Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 9Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 10Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 11Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 12Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji as Varanasi.[EoS]
- 13Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 14Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 151666Well attested
Guru Ji left the family here. Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born here on 22 December 1666, and surviving letters address the eastern congregations.[EoS][EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 161666Agreed in tradition
The main entry says the news of the birth reached Guru Ji here, and the entry on Monghyr records a gurdwara.[EoS][EoS]
- 17Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 18Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 19Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 20Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 21Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 221667-68Well attested
Guru Ji's base in the east. The entry on Dhaka says Guru Ji stayed with the masand Bulaki Das in 1667-68, and surviving letters address the congregation.[EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 23Well attested
The main entry names a trip here from Dhaka. Surviving letters address the congregation, which shows the connection better than a visit.[EoS][EoS]
- 24Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 25Single account
Named in the main entry on Guru Ji only.[EoS]
- 26Well attested
The main entry names a trip here from Dhaka. Surviving letters address the congregation, which shows the connection better than a visit.[EoS][EoS]
- 271669 or 1670Disputed
The main entry has Guru Ji reach Dhubri with Raja Ram Singh after late 1668, while the entry on Dhubri dates the visit to early March 1670. Only Sikh chroniclers credit Guru Ji with a peace, and the entry on Ram Singh says the fighting went on.[EoS][EoS][EoS]
- 28From late 1669Agreed in tradition
The main entry says the longest halt on the way home was here, where Guru Ji first saw the young Gobind Das, later Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.[EoS][EoS]
- 2920 June 1670Single account
The main entry gives 20 June 1670, at the dharamsala of Bhai Kalyana. Guru Ji then toured the Malwa.[EoS]
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"Journeys of the Gurus". Sikh History: lives of the Gurus. https://sikh-history.co.uk/journeys/