DEVA SINGH, BHAI. and Bhai Ishar Singh were among the Five Muktas, who formed the first batch after the Parij Piare to receive baptism of the Khalsa on the Baisakhi day of AD 1699. According to Rahitnama Hazuri Bhai Chaupa Singh Chhibbar, the draft of a rahitnama was prepared by these Muktas which later received Guru Gobind Singh`s approval. Bhai Deva Singh and Bhai Ishar Singh fell fighting in the battle of Chamkaur (7 December 1705).
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