[citation needed] Within the Shaheedan Misl, he rose to the ranks of a junior leader headquartered at Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo, located in modern-day Bathinda district.

[4] During battle in-which the Nishanwalia and Shaheedan misls jointly partook in, Ishar Singh became mortally wounded.

[4] He was guardian of Akali Phula Singh (1761-1823) and trained him with scriptures, warfare and martial arts.

[citation needed] The unique aspects of the Nihang sect's clothing is attributed to Naina Singh traditionally.

[4] A gurdwara located in Bharpurgarh claims to possess clothing and musical instrument relics of Naina Singh, which they display to visitors.