Life History of Baba Faqir Chand Ji

The exact birth date of Baba Faqir Chand Ji is unknown. However, in 1978 he was believed to be around 120 years old; based on this, his birth year is estimated to be 1858. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan. Baba Faqir Chand Ji belonged to the Thakar Rajput caste, with the surname Chauhan. He had four brothers and one sister and was the youngest among them. His brothers later settled in Bombay.

Baba Ji spent his childhood in Palwana Wali Gali, Lahore, an area well known for wrestling and home to many wrestlers. During his youth, Baba Ji actively practiced wrestling. Later in life, he joined the British Army.