In the 17th century, which Sikh Guru gave refuge to Dara Shikoh?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Guru Har Rai
Explanation:
· Guru Har Rai, the seventh Sikh Guru, maintained a friendly relationship with the Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh (the eldest son of Shah Jahan).
· During the Mughal war of succession, Dara Shikoh was defeated by his brother Aurangzeb.
· As he fled toward the Punjab region, Guru Har Rai provided him with refuge and moral support.
· Legend states that the Guru once provided life-saving medicine to Dara Shikoh when he was poisoned, fostering a bond of gratitude.
· This association later led Aurangzeb to summon the Guru to the Mughal court, where he sent his son Ram Rai instead.
Information Booster:
· Guru Har Rai is also remembered for establishing Ayurvedic herbal medicine hospitals and research centers at Kiratpur Sahib.
· He emphasized the "Green Revolution" of his time by planting trees and preserving wildlife.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Guru Hargobind: (Option a) The sixth Guru and father of Guru Har Rai; he fought several battles against Shah Jahan's forces.
(d) Guru Tegh Bahadur: (Option d) The ninth Guru who was executed by Aurangzeb in 1675 for protecting the religious freedom of Kashmiri Pandits.