Chandi Charitar II (, pronunciation: , also called Chandi Charitar Part Two and as Chandi Charitar Trambi Mahatam, is a heroic poetic composition, included as 5th chapter of Dasam Granth, whose authorship is generally and traditionally attributed to Guru Gobind Singh. This composition was written in Braj Language at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab British historically have defiled Banis, and Max Arthur may be one more instance. Acc to Max Arthur Macauliffe, the language of this composition is not original Sanskrit. Just like Var Sri Bhagauti Ji Ki, this composition does not have Bhagauti word. He believes it to be written by bards in employ of Guru Gobind Singh and translation of Durga Saptashati. But as per him, he could not ascertain, whether principles of Sikhism imbibed in Chandi Charitras or flavor of Hinduism is still in it. Overview Chandi Charitar II composition has eight cantos, contains 262 couplets and quatrains, mostly employing Bhujang prayat and Rasaval measures. This work was composed at Anandpur Sahib, sometime before AD 1698, the year when the Bachitar Natak was completed. The Compositions contains following chapters Chapter 1 - Story of Killing of Mahishasura Chapter 2 - Story of Killing of Dhumar Nain Chapter 3 - Story of Killing of Chand Mund Chapter 4 - Story of Killing of Rakat Beej Chapter 5 - Story of Killing of Nishumbh Chapter 6 - Story of Killing of Shumbh Chapter 7 - The Glories of Chandi - The Giver Chapter 8 - The Glory of Holy Composition i.e. Chandi Charitar 2 The poetic meters used in Composition are Sortha, Sangit Naraj, Sangit Bhujang Paryat, Sangit Madhubar, Kulka, Chaupai, Totak, Dohra, Naraj, Bijai, Beli Bidrum, Bridh Naraj, Bhujang Prayat, Madhubhar, Manohar, Rasaval, Ruamal and Rual. It is believed to be translation of Devi Bhagwat Granth, though there is no internal evidence support this fact. References Sikh scripture Dasam Granth