Suraj Podcast

Listen to how Jodh Rai and Lakhu Hayer display their bravery, removing Kambar Beg and Kaasam Beg from the battlefield. This relates to Chapters 50 and 51 of Raas 7.

Mythology In Pre-Colonial Texts: Fact or Fiction? Listen to this episode of the Suraj Podcast to learn how the utilization of Mythology in pre-modern texts like the Suraj Prakash [1843] functions to serve multiple purposes.

Guru Hargobind Sahib enters the battlefield and duels with Kaabal Beg. This relates to Chapters 47, 48, and 49 of Raas 7.

The Mughal forces ride in at night and face tough resistance from the Guru's forces. This relates to Chapters 44, 45, and 46 of Raas 7.

As Lalabeg's army approaches Guru Hargobind's forces, they send a messenger to spy and recover reconnaissance. This relates to Chapter 42, Raas 7.

This episode details the deployment of Shahjahan's army, lead by Lalabeg, a commander from Kabul, Afghanistan. This relates to Chapter 42, Raas 7.

Shahjahan chastises his ministers and appoints Lala Beg, the commander in charge of Kabul, Afghanistan to attack Guru Hargobind. This relates to Chapter 40 and 41 of Raas 7.

Guru Hargobind and Jodh Rai wake up and set off from Kangar to set up battle positions. This relates to Chapter 39 Raas 7.

This episode provides a brief summary of the two major battles of Guru Hargobind and describes the preparations for the upcoming battle. This relates to Chapter 38, Raas 7.

This episode concludes the stories of Bidhi Chand stealing two horses from Lahore Fort, this relates to Chapter 37, Raas 7.

Bidhi Chand, disguised as a fake astrolger, steals Gulbaag and heads back to Bhai Roopa village. This relates to Chapter 36, Raas 7.

Bidhi Chand, dressed as an astrologer, deceives his way into Lahore fort. This relates to Chapter 35, Raas 7.

In this episode, Bidhi Chand returns to Lahore, in meeting with the congregation he then requests some new clothes to create a disguise to aid in his mission. This relates to Chapter 34, Raas 7.

In this episode, Guru Hargobind blesses the horse Dilbaag, giving it a new name Jaan Bhai. Bidhi Chand is also sent back to Lahore to retrieve the other horse, Gulbaag. Guru Hargobind at this point leaves Bhai Roopa village and heads to Rai Jodh's village. This relates to Chapter 33, Raas 7.

The Emperor, Shah Jahan, realizes his horse has been stolen and is furious. This relates to Chapter 32, Raas 7.

Bidhi Chand, after a long month of infiltration, takes off with Dilbaag, one of the fine horses. This relates to Chapter 31, Raas 7.

Bidhi Chand finds and acts on the opportune time to deceive the guards. This relates to Chapter 30, Raas 7.

Bidhi Chand continues on collecting intelligence in the fort of Lahore. This relates to Chapter 29 Raas 7.

Bidhi Chand's infiltration of the fort is complete, and is now planning his escape with the horses. This relates to Chapter 28, Raas 7.

Relates to Raas 7, Chapter 27

Relating to Raas 7 Chapter 25-26.

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