Guru Teg Bahadur

Prime Minister recently hailed Guru Teg Bahadur as a symbol of courage, due to his sacrifice for freedom & dignity

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Formerly Teyag Mal, Guru Teg Bahadur sacrificed his life to protect Kashmiri Pandits from Mughals

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A poet and warrior, he founded Anandpur Sahib and fostered relations with contemporary kings during his northeast tour

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As a 9th Sikh Guru, he revived Sikh centers and laid the foundation for Guru Gobind Singh's Khalsa in 1699

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Mughals, under Aurangzeb's orders, arrested him in 1665, but diplomatic relations led his release until his execution in 1675

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His execution in Delhi, resulted from his refusal to embrace Islam & to protect Kashmiri Pandits against forced conversion

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Gurudwara Sis Ganj & Rakab Ganj, built in 1783, were the place where he was beheaded & cremated respectively

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Confusion persists over the date of Guru Teg Bahadur's martyrdom, due to changes in calendars over the years

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His teachings on unity & righteousness as reflected in Guru Granth Sahib, illuminates the path towards brotherhood & peace

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