Dhamtan- A Sikh Head Quarter
Guru Tegh Bahadar sahib established Chak Nanki in 1665 AD, which is now a part of Anandpur. As mentioned earlier, Guru Tegh Bahadar (ninth Guru) visited the Lohgarh zone many times, and many Gurdwaras in the vicinity of Lohgarh marked the visits of Sikh Guru sahibans. He spent four years (1666-1670 AD) in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Bengal, and Assam, propagating the preaching of Guru Nanak sahib during this period. Meanwhile, Lakhi Shah Banjara and his sons looked after constructing the Lohgarh fort. Guru Tegh Bahadar patshah moved his in-laws from Kartarpur to Lakhnaur, which is located in the Lohgarh zone (The Sikh Courier International – Volumes 43-48 , page 27. Bhat Vahi Multani Sindhi records Guru Tegh Bahadar visit to Lakhnaur). He also relocated the Sikh headquarters to Dhamtan sahib, near the Lohgarh zone (Mohindar Pal Kohli ,Guru Tegh Bahadar: Testimony of Conscience , page 23) continuing mission Halimi Raj of Guru Nanak patshah.
Sikhism headquarters shifted near Thanesar
In 1665 AD, Guru Tegh Bahadar, transferred the Sikh headquarters to Dhamtan in pargana Jind (Bangar Desh)( Dr. Dharam Singh and Dr. Paramvir Singh’s ,Guru Tegh Bahadar His Life, Travel, and Message, page 21). This decision was based on Dhamtan’s strategic location directly south of Lohgarh zone, making it a vital regional supply hub. The relocation from Bangar Desh to Lohgarh was executed seamlessly, exploiting the forest cover along the route to evade detection by the Mughal authorities. The Sikhs adeptly utilized covert forest passages, cunningly intersecting the established roads. Bhai Daggo Jaat , the masand overseeing Bangar Desh, emerged as a critical catalyst in the propagation of Sikhism, captivating large audiences, specifically Sikhs, through his enlightening discourses.
In the district of Jind, Guru Tegh Bahadar established and visited Sikh centres in various locations, including Dhamtan, Lakhanmajra, Khatkar Kalan, Safidon and Kharakbura(Gurdwara here marks the mission of Guru Tegh Bahadar sahib.).
In 1665 AD, Guru Tegh Bahadar initiated his expedition from Bangar Desh to Lohgarh, commencing at Jind and traversing through Kaithal. En route, the Sikhs forged establishments in Neem sahib, Manji sahib, Cheeka and Behar(Gurdwara Neem at Kaithal and Cheeka marks the visit of Guru Tegh Bahadar sahib). They fortified the forested expanse of Seonsar, bolstering their defence in the region. Bhai Glaura, an esteemed masand residing in the village of Cheeka, enthusiastically greeted Guru Tegh Bahadar and his devoted Sikh followers. The Guru sahib visited Bhai Glaura’s abode, graciously bestowing a quiver with arrows upon him.
Consequently, Bhai Glaura Jaat was reassigned to Hansi and Hissar and entrusted with the noble duty of engaging in proselytization activities. Journeying from Kaithal, Guru Tegh Bahadar traversed the present district peripheries of Kurukshetra. Progressing through Karah and Saina Saidan, he ultimately arrived at the locales of Pehowa and the village of Barna (Punjab Government Gazette, Part 5, page 38).