A History of Agriculture in India v2.c87.s3.6

v2.c87.s3.6

In 1686 came his first test when he fought the Hindu Hill Rajas at Bhangani, six miles (9.6 km) from Paunta, and defeated them. This victory gave him confidence to return to Anandpur. Anandpur was fortified, and he taught his Sikhs the techniques of warfare. The Guru was also a poet and scholar. He had fifty-two bards at his court, and heroic poetry was encouraged to enthuse his followers.