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Describe the Pre Khalsa battles of Guru Gobind Singh ji.

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The Pre-Khalsa period battles of Guru Gobind Singh ji can be described as follows:

Conflict with Bhim Chand: He was the Raja of Bilaspur and believed in idol worship. Guru Gobind Singh ji opposed idol worship. Bhim Chand felt threatened with the rising popularity of Guru Gobind Singh ji and fought against him during the battle at Anandpur Sahib.

Battle of Bhangani: The Rajas of Hill states united to fight against the rising popularity of Guru Gobind Singh ji. They wanted him to leave Paonta Sahib. When Guruji refused to do so, they rose in rebellion against him. Guru Gobind ji gained a massive victory during this battle. As a result, king of hill states started to maintain friendly relations with Guruji. Guru Sahib also constructed four forts after this battle - Anandgarh, Kesgarh, Lohgarh and Fatehgarh.

The Battle of Nadaun: The Battle of Nadaun was fought between the union of the hill states and the Mughals. The Hill states had refused to pay revenue to the Mughals. The Mughal subedar of Jammu to fight against the Rajas of the hill states. Guru Sahib favoured the kings of the hill states. The army sent by the Mughals was defeated by Guru ji.

Describe the Pre Khalsa battles of Guru Gobind Singh ji.

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