After the martyrdom of his father Guru Teg Bahadur on November 11, 1675 AD, in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, young Gobind Singh adorned the throne of Gurudom. In order to gather strong force to fight Aurangzeb, Guru Gobind Singh went to the interior of hilly areas in Paonta, now in Himachal Pradesh. He was pleased with the beauty of natural surroundings of Poanta. He made Nahan as his capital and the centre of his activities. He paid special attention for imparting military training to the Sikhs. However, the hill Rajas, Raja Fateh Shah of Srinagar and Bhim Chand of Bilaspur watched the activities of Guru Gobind Singh with increasing apprehension. They joined hands to invade Paonta. The battle took place at Bhangani in 1686.
By 1699 AD, Guru Gobind Singh had achieved great success in arranging large and strong army of soldiers fully trained to fight any battle. Guruji called his followers at Anandpur in 1699 on the Vaisakhi Day and laid the foundation of the Khalsa. He established a strong organization of brave soldiers. The Khalsa increased their military power day by day. It became a strong force to defeat Mughals and others and ensured safety for themselves.

Guru Gobind Singh’s creation of the Khalsa – the Army of God, was an event of profound significance. He ordered his soldiers to take up arms and fight against oppression. The creation of the Khalsa also resulted in a sense of brotherhood. All people without distinction of caste had free entry to join the Khalsa Army. This strong organization was to fight against every injustice.
The Hill Chiefs as well as the Mughal king could not tolerate the Sikhs becoming a strong military force in their neighborhood. There were a few battles which Guru Gobind Singh fought bravely. The first battle took place in 1701 at Anandpur between the Raja of Kehlur and the Sikh forces. The second battle took place again at Anandpur in 1703-4. This time the Hill Rajas took assistance of the Mughals. The Guru agreed to evacuate the fort when hindu hill kings pledged on holy cow, not to harm him and sikhs if he vacates the fort. But they didn’t keep their word and before Guru Gobind Singh reached Chamkaur, the hill kings with Mughal forces overtook him. There were only 40 sikhs with Guru Gobind Singh, who gave tough fight. A battle took place. In this battle, Guru Gobind Singh lost his two sons, Sardar Ajit Singh and Sardar Jujhar Singh, aged 18 and 16. Guru Gobind Singh loved his sons but he loved the Khalsa more than his sons.

While crossing the Sarsa river, near Ropar, Guru’s mother, Mata Gujari and the two younger sons Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh got separated.

The hill rulers and Mughals jointly evicted Guru Gobind Singh Ji out of Anandpur for a number of reasons, including:

• Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s growing popularity and influence. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was a charismatic and inspiring leader. He was also a skilled warrior and strategist. His growing popularity and influence posed a threat to the hill rulers and Mughals.

• Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s defiance of the hill rulers. Guru Gobind Singh Ji refused to pay taxes to the hill rulers. He also built a strong army and fortified Anandpur. This defiance angered the hill rulers and made them feel threatened.
• Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s alliance with the Mughals’ enemies. Guru Gobind Singh Ji had formed an alliance with the Mughals’ enemies, such as the Raja of Jaipur and the Nawab of Malerkotla. This alliance alarmed the Mughals and made them see Guru Gobind Singh Ji as a threat.

In addition to these reasons, there were also some personal and political rivalries involved. For example, some of the hill rulers were jealous of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s success and popularity. Additionally, the Mughal governor of Sirhind, Wazir Khan, had a personal grudge against Guru Gobind Singh Ji.

In 1704, the hill rulers and Mughals laid siege to Anandpur. The siege lasted for several months, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s forces were eventually outnumbered and outgunned. Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his followers were forced to evacuate Anandpur.

The evacuation of Anandpur was a major setback for Guru Gobind Singh Ji. However, he continued to fight for the rights of Sikhs and other minorities until his death in 1708.

It is important to note that the reasons for the eviction of Guru Gobind Singh Ji from Anandpur are complex and debated by historians. Some historians argue that the religious differences between Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the hill rulers were the primary cause of the conflict. Others argue that the political and economic ambitions of the hill rulers were more important factors.

Ultimately, it is likely that a combination of factors led to the eviction of Guru Gobind Singh Ji from Anandpur. These factors included religious differences, political and economic rivalries, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s growing popularity and influence.