Bhai Kaulji Das, son of Bhai Ambia Hajavat (Chauhan), resident of Duburji Udey Karan Wali (Sialkot, Pakistan) was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib. When Guru Sahib visited Amritsar, on his way from Hehar, in December 1620, Bhai Kaulji Das escorted Guru Sahib. His son Bhai Kishana embraced martyrdom in the battle of Kartarpur, in April 1635. His second son Bhai Padma was also a dedicated Sikh. Bhai Padma’s son Bhai Durga Das was appointed a Masand of the area. His grandson Bhai Aalam Singh Nachanna became chamberlain of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. Also see: Padma and Aalam Singh Nachanna.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)