The Valour of the Young Princes II is an illuminated manuscript that metaphorically visualizes the battle of Chamkaur, as told by Kavi Santokh Singh in Suraj Prakash Granth (Book of the Rising Sun).

The painting is an amalgamation of key moments described throughout chapters 34 - 40 of Rut 6 (pages 259-316 in the following document http://www.ik13.com/PDFS/Rut6.pdf). These chapters describe the entry of Guru Gobind Singh (GGS) and his Sikhs into the garhi (small fort) where they took refuge, to the martyrdom of Sahibzada Ajit Singh (SAS) and Sahibzada Jujhar Singh (SJS) while fighting Mughal forces. The details go as far as naming the Singhs who accompanied GGS, to the jewellery that he wore. The garhi is described as a ship in tumultuous waters, with GGS as the Captain who keeps it afloat. The surrounding ocean waves and dark clouds are the mughal forces, attempting to sink the ship.
The garhi is a blend of architectural structure and the formal qualities of a ship. The sails are covered with an image of Harmandir sahib, navigating back to the center of the panth. The bowsprit is spearheaded by the ferocity of a tiger (Singh), while the stern carries the collective heart of Sikhi. The garhi’s peripheral waters are filled with calm plants and creatures, and among them is a crocodile, which is the meaning of the Persian word “Nihang,” also used to describe a Sikh warrior. Companions of Guru Gobind Singh are present in the elaborate border: Chita Baaz (white hawk) and Neela Ghora (Blue Horse). The mythological Huma bird is a nod to the invisibility of SAS in battle, while also foreshadowing Zafarnamah.
Once combat begins, the battlefield is covered with a red blanket. The Sikh warriors fight with grit, and the enemy’s blood seeps deep into the ground. Witches are filling up skulls of decapitated soldiers to take gulps of the hot liquid. Amidst furor, Gandharbh plays her music from the heavens, greeting GGS and his warriors while enlivening their spirits.
The painting focuses on the moment of Sahibzada Jit Singh (SAJ)’s martyrdom. In order to preserve SAJ’s dignity, Kavi ji omits any descriptions of fatal wounds or a fallen corpse. Instead, he describes SAJ’s departure as a graceful disappearance.