SOHAN CHAND, son of Mat Das, a Panvar Rajput, was a warrior Sikh of the time of Guru Gobind Singh. According to Sarup Singh Kaushish, Guru kian Sakhian, he fell fighting valiantly in the battle of Nadaun (20 March 1691).
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1. Padam, Piara Singh, and Giant Gaija Singh, eds., Guru kian Sakhian. Patiala, 1986
Sohan Chand is celebrated as a courageous Panvar Rajput warrior who fought under the banner of Guru Gobind Singh during the historic Battle of Nadaun on 20 March 1691. Born to Mat Das, Sohan Chand’s commitment and bravery in the face of formidable Mughal forces exemplified the merging of Rajput martial valor with the fervent martial spirit of the Sikhs of that era. His exploits, as recounted in traditional Sikh sources such as Sarup Singh Kaushish’s Guru Kian Sakhian, capture a moment when personal heroism contributed significantly to the collective struggle against oppression.
In the chaotic and turbulent milieu of late 17th-century North India, the Battle of Nadaun became a crucible forged in the spirit of resistance. Sohan Chand’s determined efforts on the battlefield not only bolstered the military campaign led by Guru Gobind Singh but also symbolized the unity and shared ethos between the Sikh and Rajput communities. His sacrifice—fighting valiantly to uphold the principles of righteousness and resistance against imperial tyranny—continues to inspire the martial traditions and storied legacy of both communities.
