Sri Guru Ram Das Ji was born in Chuna Mandi Bazaar, Lahore (now in Pakistan) on September 24, 1534. The existing Gurdwara called Gurdwara Janam Asthan Sri Guru Ram Das Ji has been built at the place of the earlier Gurdwara in Multan Mohalla Kucha Jamadaran, walled city of Lahore (Pakistan).

The Sikh history of 18th century is replete with horrent Sakas of Shahids. In addition to the two Ghallugharas – Chhota Ghallughara (1746) and Wadda Ghallughara (1762) a series of valorous Shahids – Baba Banda Singh Bahadur JI (1916), Bhai Taru Singh Ji (1727), Bhai Mani Singh Ji (1738), Bhai Bota Singh Ji and Bhai Garja Singh Ji (1939), Bhai Haqiqat Rai Ji (1742), Bhai Taroo Singh Ji (1745), Bhai Subeg Singh Ji and his son Bhai Shahbaz Singh Ji (1945), Baba Dip Singh JI (1757), Bhai Mehtab Singh Ji also spelled as Bhai Matab Singh Ji) and Bhai Sukha Singh Ji who assassinated Masse Khan Raghar in 1740 are unforgettable and every Sikh will remember these Shahids for their courage, stead fastens and fearlessness for all times to come. In addition to these several other Sikhs who sacrificed their lives to uphold their religious belief will be also always remembered with respect.

Saradhs also called sharadhs are forbidden in Sikh religion whereas in Hindu
religion saradhs are held in memory of the deceased ancestors every year in the
month of Asu, the seventh desi month which corresponds to the month of September.
In this month, during the first half of the lunar month i.e. the darkness pakh
which starts with the full moon day and ends on the no moon day. Saradhs are held in
memory of the deceased pitters (ancestors).