Bhai Kirpal Das, of village Hehar (district Ludhiana), was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. He fought bravely in the battle of Bhangani (September 18, 1688). He killed Hayat Khan, a general of Raja Fateh Shah of Garhwal, just with a club. Bhai Kirpal Das was given a Siropao (robe of honour) by Guru Sahib. Guru Gobind Singh Sahib visited him, on December 17, 1705, on his way from Machhiwara to Dina-Kangar. Guru Sahib stayed with him for one night. When Guru Sahib left Hehar, the next day, Bhai Kirpal Das carried palanquin of Guru Sahib, on his right shoulder, up to about two km.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)