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Gur-bilas is a genre of Sikh literature that focuses on the heroic deeds of the Gurus, particularly Guru Hargobind and Guru Gobind Singh. These works emphasize the Gurus' roles as warriors fighting against the Mughal Empire and their courage in this struggle. The tradition began with the Bachitar Natak, found in the Dasam Granth, and includes later works like Sukkha Singh's Gur-Bilas Dasvin Patshahi and Koer Singh's Gur-Bilas Patshahi 10. These texts, predating the rise of the Tat Khalsa, convey a message that is firmly embedded in modern Sikh traditions.1

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  1. Gurdās, Bhāī
  2. Sikhism - Devotional and other works

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