In which year was Banda Bahadur executed by the Mughals?
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Correct answer: C
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Correct Answer:
Option 3 (1716)
Explanation:
Sikh warrior Banda Singh Bahadur was martyred in 1716 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar. He was captured in 1715 after a long siege at the fort of Gurdas Nangal. He was then brought to Delhi, where he and his companions were brutally tortured and killed for refusing to convert to Islam.
Additional Facts:
First Sikh State: Banda Bahadur established the first independent Sikh state in Punjab and made Lohgarh its capital.
Issuing Coins: He issued coins in the name of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Revenge: He avenged the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh Ji's younger sons by defeating Wazir Khan, the governor of Sirhind.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
What was Banda Bahadur's original name? (Answer: Laxman Dev)
Which Mughal emperor executed Banda Bahadur? (Answer: Farrukhsiyar)
Where did Banda Bahadur establish his capital? (Answer: Lohgarh)