Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur in India

The ninth of the 10 gurus of the Sikh religion, Guru Tegh Bahadur died on this day, November 24, in the year 1675. He was an expert in archery, use of the sword, horsemanship, and the old classics. A name immortalized in the History of India for his sacrifice and valor. A Guru, who traveled far and wide throughout India, preaching the teachings of Guru Nanakji. A philosopher, spiritual leader, and a poet, who composed hundreds of hymns. A patriot of Bharat, who resisted the Mughals against forced conversions of Hindus and Sikhs to Islam. A man who attained martyrdom for protecting the Hindus and Sikhs. He was a socio-political challenge to the Mughals of his times. He was Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs.

He composed 115 hymns that find mention in Guru Granth Sahib. He was the founder of Anandpur Sahib, a picturesque city abound in Nature’s glory in the district of Rupnagar in Punjab.