 In 1705, after battle of Chamkaur against the Mughals, Guru Gobind Singh started looking out for a suitable place from where he could defend himself.Assisted by an experienced guide of a Brar chief, the guru reached Khidrane Di Dhab where he finally decided to meet the enemy.He then received news that he was being pursued by the imperial troops, at least 10,000 strong, under Wazir Khan, "subedar" of Sirhind.