Legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur
After the execution, Guru Tegh Bahadur’s severed head was cremated in Anandpur Sahib by his son Guru Gobind Singh. Guru’s body was carried to a nearby hut which was then set on fire to conceal the cremation of his body.
A number of gurudwaras were built in remembrance of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib was constructed in Chandni Chowk at the location of the execution. Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib was constructed near the location of the hut which was the cremation site of the body of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Gurudwara Sisganj Sahib in Anandpur, Punjab was constructed at the site where the severed head of Guru Tegh Bahadur was cremated.
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Guru Tegh Bahadur
Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth Sikh Guru from 1664 to 1675. He was one of the ten founders of Sikhism. He was the champion of religious freedom for all. He fought in and won the Battle of Kartarpur against the Mughals when he was just 13 years old. His father gave him the name Tegh Bahadur, which means fearless, in recognition of his bravery. He was beheaded in 1675 by Aurangzeb.
In this article, we will read about Guru Tegh Bahadur, his early life, his journey to becoming a Sikh Guru, and his legacy in detail.
Table of Content
- Who was Guru Tegh Bahadur?
- Early Life of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Journey of Becoming a Sikh Guru
- Execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur
- Legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur