Bhai Fateh Chand Maini, a resident of Patna (Bihar), was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib. Guru Sahib first visited him in 1656. Fateh Chand and his wife served Guru Sahib and the Sikhs with dedication. Guru Sahib spent a lot of time at their place. He established a Sangat which, later, came to be known Maini Sangat after his name. His house became a Sikh Dharamsala. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib was born at Patna on December 18, 1661. Bhai Fateh Chand and his wife attended Mata Gujari and Guru Gobind Singh Sahib in a royal manner. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib used to stay and play at the residence of Bhai Fateh Chand. Now Gurdwara Bal Lila Maini Sangat stands at the site of the house of Bhai Fateh Chand Maini.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)