Bhai Gautam (Mahatama) Bhargav-Chhibber, a Brahmin from village Kariala (district Jhelum, Pakistan), joined Sikh faith at the time of Guru Arjan Sahib or Guru Hargobind Sahib. Bhai Gautam was a dedicated Sikh. He had two sons: Bhai Paira and Bhai Parag Das. Bhai Parag Das embraced martyrdom in the battle of Ruhila (September 1621). Several other members of this family served Guru Sahib. Among them four became Diwan (minister) of Guru Sahib. Also see: Parag Das, Mati Das, Sati Das, Dargah Mall, Dharam Singh, Sahib Singh Diwan, Kesar Singh Chhibber, Chaupa Singh.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)