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350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur
- 24 Nov 2025
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The President of India paid tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur on his 350th Martyrdom Day on 24th November.
Guru Teg Bahadur
- About: He was the 9th Sikh Guru, revered for his teachings, bravery, and martyrdom.
- Early Life and Lineage: He was born on 21st April, 1621, in Amritsar to the 6th Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind, and Mata Nanki. He was originally named Tyag Mal, reflecting his ascetic nature.
- Education and Martial Training: He received a holistic education, trained in scriptures by the renowned Bhai Gurdas and in martial arts by Baba Budha.
- Contributions and Leadership: As Guru, he contributed 116 hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib, travelled extensively to spread Sikh teachings, and founded the town of Chak-Nanki, which later enlarged into the city of Shri Anandpur Sahib.
- Martyrdom and Legacy: In 1675, he was executed in Delhi on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for his fearless defence of religious freedom and his stand against forced conversions.
- This supreme sacrifice earned him the eternal title of “Hind di Chadar” or "Shield of India."
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