Bhai Keso Singh Bhatt was the son of Bhai Bohath and grandson of Shaheed Bhai Kirat Bhatt. Bhai Keso Singh (and his son Narbud Singh), his brother Bhai Hari Singh (and his sons: Bhai Tara Singh, Bhai Sewa Singh and Bhai Deva Singh), Bhai Desa Singh, embraced martyrdom at Aalowal (district Lahore), on October 11, 1711. They were killed follwing the order for general massacre of the Sikhs, issued by the Mogul emperor Bahadur Shah, on December 10, 1710. Along with these 7 Bhatts, 33 more Sikhs were buried alive. These 33 included some members from the families of Bhai Ballu (grandfather of Bhai Mani Singh) also.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)