Bhai Kirat Barhtia was a dedicated Sikh. He joined Sikh faith at the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib or Guru Har Rai Sahib. He was one of the confident Sikhs of Guru Sahib. His son Gurdas Barhtia also attended Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. When Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was arrested at village Dhamtan (on November 8, 1665), he was with Guru Sahib. He remained in prison at Delhi for more than a month.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)