Fateh Shah (? – 1716) was the ruler of the hill State of Garhwal. He was induced by Gurbakhsh Rai, a Masand of Ram Rai, to attack Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. The battle took place at Bhangani, on September 18, 1688. In the middle of the battle he fled the battle filed. Guru Sahib asked the Sikhs not to shot arrows at the fleeing coward ruler. Fateh Shah has also been referred to as Fateh Chand.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)