Guru Tegh Bahadur Birth Anniversary 2021: Facts on the 9th guru and, all you need to know
Guru Tegh Bahadur Saheb ji Birth Anniversary is observed on April 1. Check here some facts about Guru Tegh Bahadur.
Guru Tegh Bahadur Birth Anniversary is observed on April 1. He is famously known for the protection he provided to the Sikhs and the Hindus against a 17th-century law that forced them to convert to Islam.
He is famous to have made long journeys to places such as Kashmir and Assam in the country to preach the tenets of Guru Nanak. He was executed in the city of Delhi on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb after he refused to embrace Islam. His son Guru Gobind Singh, the last Guru of the Sikhs, transformed the community into a martial race to counter the might of the Mughals.
Facts about Guru Tegh Bahadur Saheb Ji:
- Guru Tegh Bahadur was born as Tyaga Mal. The name Guru Tegh Bahadur was given to him by Guru Hargobind.
- Tegh Bahadur was taught by Bhai Buddha who trained him in archery and horsemanship and Bhai Gurdas who taught him old classics.
- While at Bakala, Guru Tegh Bahadur meditated at the place for about 26 years 9 months 13 days. He spent most of his time meditating.
- He contributed many hymns to the Guru Granth Sahib including the Saloks, or couplets.
- His works include 116 shabads, and 15 ragas.
- His works are included in Adi Granth.
- Guru Tegh Bahadur is known to have traveled extensively to preach the teachings of Nanak.
- In the year 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed in Delhi under the orders of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.