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​Banda Singh Bahadur, military commander of Khalsa army was executed in:​
Question

Banda Singh Bahadur, military commander of Khalsa army was executed in:

A.

1718

B.

1716

C.

1715

D.

1717

Correct option is B

The correct answer is:
B. 1716
Explanation:
Banda Singh Bahadur was a prominent Sikh military commander and leader who played a key role in establishing Sikh rule in northern India during the early 18th century.

His military campaigns challenged the Mughal Empire and sought to implement justice and fairness in governance.
Execution of Banda Singh Bahadur:
Date of Execution: Banda Singh Bahadur was captured in December 1715 after a prolonged siege at the fortress of Gurdas Nangal.
Execution: He was executed by the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar in Delhi in 1716 along with his son and several of his followers.

Information Booster:

Key information about 10 Sikh Gurus:

Guru

Time Period

Main Contributions and Works

Guru Nanak Dev Ji

1469–1539

- Founder of Sikhism.
- Preached the oneness of God, equality, and universal brotherhood.
- Composed Japji Sahib.

- Started the practice ofLangar(community kitchen).​

Guru Angad Dev Ji

1504–1552

- Standardized Gurmukhi script for Sikh teachings.
- Promoted physical fitness and education.

Guru Amar Das Ji

1479–1574

- Introduced Manji system for religious administration.

Guru Ram Das Ji

1534–1581

- Founded Amritsar, the spiritual capital of Sikhism.
- Introduced the concept of Lavaan, the Sikh marriage ceremony.

Guru Arjan Dev Ji

1563–1606

- Compiled the Adi Granth (Guru Granth Sahib).
- Built the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar.
- Martyred for refusing to convert to Islam.

Guru Hargobind Ji

1595–1644

- Introduced the concept of Miri-Piri (temporal and spiritual authority).
- Built the Akal Takht (seat of authority).

Guru Har Rai Ji

1630–1661

- Promoted environmental awareness and herbal medicine.
- Continued the missionary work of Sikhism.

Guru Har Krishan Ji

1656–1664

- Known as Bala Guru (Child Guru).
- Helped people during a smallpox epidemic in Delhi.
- Martyrdom at the age of 8.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

1621–1675

- Fought against religious persecution.
- Martyred for defending the religious rights of Hindus and others.
- Preached about self-sacrifice.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji

1666–1708

- Founded the Khalsa in 1699 to protect righteousness and justice.
- Declared the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru.
- Wrote the Dasam Granth.

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