Explanation:

When Guru Gobind Singh Ji reached the Dhab of Khidrana a large number of Sikhs had joined him. The Singhs who wrote Bedawa and left Guruji also reached there. Mai Bhago specially reached there along with them to fight in favour of Guruji. Guruji had about 2000 Sikh soldiers at that time. On the other side, Wazir Khan, Subedar of Sirhind with a huge army of 10,000 soldiers reached there. A fierce battle took place at Dhab of Khidrana on December 29, 1705. In the battle, Guru Sahib and his companions gave a proof of extraordinary courage. They fought valiantly .Due to the scarcity of water it was difficult for Mughals to fight the battle. As a result, the Mughals had to flee after defeat. Although Mai Bhago was badly wounded and all forty Singhs who wrote Bedawa also became martyrs yet Guruji won the last battle Guruji keeping in view their bravery tore Bedawa in front of their leader Bhai Mahan Singh. Those Sikhs are remembered in the history as ’40 Muktas’. In their memory, Khidrana was named Muktsar.