Gurmukh Singh (1849 – 30.11.1947), son of Bhai Karam Singh, was born at village Dialgarh Burhia. When he was a small boy he started reciting Guru Granth Sahib. He began his career as an employee of Patiala State. Later, he joined the British Indian army. After some years of service he resigned the army and began living like a hermit. In 1903, he moved to Amritsar and became a student of Giani Sham Singh. In 1915, he made active participation during the Kar Sewa of Santokhsar Sarovar. Since then he chose Kar Sewa as his mission of life. In 1923, he undertook the Kar Sewa of Tarn Taran Sarovar. After this he undertook renovation of the Hansli (water channel) of Amritsar Sarovar. In 1929, he undertook the construction of the shrines at Muktsar, followed by renovation of Gurdwara Tapiana Sahib (Khadur Sahib), construction of Gurdwaras at Jama Rai, Baba Bakala, Nanakana Sahib etc. He spent whole of his life for the service of the Sikh nation.
(Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)