[6] After Aurangzeb won the succession war in 1658, he summoned Guru Har Rai in 1660 to explain his support for the executed Dara Shikoh.

[7][8] Ram Rai changed the verse to appease Aurangzeb instead of standing by the Sikh scripture, an act for which Guru Har Rai excommunicated his elder son, and nominated the younger Har Krishan to succeed as the next Guru of Sikhism.

[7][9] He became 7 October 1661,[1] Aurangzeb meanwhile rewarded Ram Rai, patronizing him with land grants in Dehra Dun region of the Himalayas.

[10] However, Har Krishan contracted smallpox when he arrived in Delhi and his meeting with Aurangzeb was cancelled.

Some sources state that he outright refused to meet with the Mughal emperor as he had foretold that Aurangzeb would demand he perform miracles, which are forbidden to be displayed in Sikhism.

[6][3] This proclamation frustrated Aurangzeb, who was eager to have Ram Rai installed as the next Sikh Guru so that he could control the community.

Requests will be fulfilled by whoever sits on this throne, seek the discourse of the Guru and practice it.

[12]'Anyone who comes with an intention or worry, seek the sanctuary of the Guru Granth Sahib and their issues will be resolved instantly.29.

[12]'96 minutes have passed and the sun has set, Gurbaksh and other presented their innermost desire to Guru Harkrishan Ji.9.

[12]'With folded hands and closed eyes Guru Harkrishan said "Baba basay je gram bikale".

[12] Authentic literature with more details about Guru Har Krishan's life and times are scarce and not well recorded.