Background
He was born in 1661 at Jagannath Puri in modern day Odisha, India.
He was born in 1661 at Jagannath Puri in modern day Odisha, India.
His family business was water supplying). He came to Anandpur at the young age of 17, and attached himself to the service of Guru Gobind Singh. Bhai Himmat Singh proved a brave warrior and, while at Anandpur, he took part in battles with the surrounding hill chiefs and imperial commanders.
He died in the battle of Chamkaur on 7 December 1705 together with Bhai Sahib Singh and Bhai Mukham Singh.