350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Teg Bahadur | 24 Nov 2025

Source: PIB

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."