Guru Teg Bahadar Sahib Ji at Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji at Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadar Sahib Ji at Gurdwara Baba Bakala Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji
Guru Teg Bahadar Jis holy head sees arriving at Kiratpur Sahib on 15th November 1675 via Bhai Jaita Ji
Bhai Jaita Ji stopping over at the house of the Dhobi washerman Bhai Deva Ram Ji with the head of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji. Bhai Deva Ram Jis Ardaas to do Chaur Sahib was fulfiled
Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanjara watching his house go up in flames as he cremates Guru Teg Bahadar Ji in his house in secrecy so the Authorities did not realise
Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanjara setting his house on fire as part of a plan to cremate Guru Teg Bahadar Jis body
Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanjara having Darshan Holy Sight of Guru Teg Bahadar Jis martyred body
Bhai Lakhi Shah and his son fearlessly retrieving the body of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji after the martyrdom
Bhai Lakhi Shah Vanjara with his carts entering the area near the Red Fort in a plan to retrieve the body of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji
Storm that takes place after the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji
The sword used during the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji. The paper given by the Guru did not break or tear showing the Guru cannot be killed but sacrificed his body willingly
Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji at Chandni Chownk Delhi as the first act in world history where someone gives up their life to protect the human rights of another community
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji being questioned by the Royal Qazi (Islamic cleric) Abdul Wahab Borah and Mughal officials in a desperate attempt to convince the Guru to submit to their demands of conversion or performing miracles at their command.
Bhai Sati Das Ji offered himself to be martyred for protecting human rights and not surrendering his faith by being burnt alive wrapped in cotton wool
Bhai Dayala Ji offered himself to be martyred for protecting human rights and not surrendering his faith by being boiled alive in a vessel of water and have the lid put over the vessel
The brave fearless and defiant Bhai Dayala Ji on 10th November 1675
Bhai Mati Das Ji offered himself to be martyred for protecting human rights and not surrendering his faith by being sawn alive into two pieces
The brave fearless and defiant Bhai Mati Das Ji on 10th November 1675
Abdul Wahab Borah the Islamic cleric Qazi ordering the brutal tortures to the three Sikhs accompanying Guru Teg Bahadar Ji in attempt to break their will and spirit
Abdul Wahab Borah the Royal Islamic Cleric attempting to lure Bhai Mati Das Ji and his two companions with rewards and gifts if they submit and surrender their faith
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji walking to sit in a cage to watch his three Sikhs bravely and fearlessly make world history by not breaking or wavering amidst the most horrible of tortures
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji being brought from jail to Chandni Chownk
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji and his Sikhs were offered three options by the Mughal Authorities under the leadership of the Islamic Cleric Abdul Wahab Borah
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji being transported to Bhoota Wali Haweli, the Haunted Manor House, close to Delhi, to be kept under house-arrest and a flimsy attempt to break the Guru thinking he would fear ghosts and the dark dungeon.
Bhai Jaita Ji fearlessly retrieving the holy head of Guru Teg Bahadar Ji from the site of martyrdom after a sand storm comes
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb who desired to create an Islamic rule where only Muslims exist
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb planning to convert the Hindu majority Indian subcontinent to the fold of Islam by persuasion heavy taxes force or face death
The Mughal Emperor Aurangzebs dream of an Islamic Indian subcontinent with no other religious communitys existence
Sher Afghan Khan Mughal Governor of Kashmir appointed by Emperor Aurangzeb ordering terror and destruction against the Hindu and non Islamic communities
500 Kashmiri Brahmins priests along with 16 Hindu leaders from across India travelling as a delegation from Kashmir to Sri Anandpur Sahib to plead to Guru Teg Bahadar Ji for help
Pandit Kirpa Ram and Hindu leaders pleading to Guru Teg Bahadar Ji to protect their religious freedom and right to live without persecution and destruction of their homes temples and schools
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji responded to the pleas of the 500 Kashmiri Brahmins and 16 Hindu leaders from across the Indian subcontinent
9 year old Sri Gobind Rai Ji speaking to his father when the Kashmiri Pandits and Hindu leaders of India plead for help to Guru Teg Bahadar Ji
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji is known as Dharam Di Chaadar Protector of Righteousness and Srisst Di Chaadar Protector of Humanity
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji taken into custody by Nur Muhammad Khan Miraza of Ropar Police post on 27 July 1675 at Malikpur Ranghran Pargana Ghanaula and sent to Sirhind
Guru Teg Bahadar Ji stayed in the prison of Bassi Pathana in Punjab before being transported to Delhi
The Kashmiri Pandits and Hindu leaders of India go to the Lahore Fort to submit a petition and meet Aurangzeb
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Jis martyrdom sows seeds of Khalsa Panths Revelation
Bhai Jaita Ji carrying the head of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Martyrdom Shaheedi of Ninth Form Guru Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Martyrdom Shaheedi of Ninth Form Guru Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji along with 3 Sikhs
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji courting arrest
Sangat having Darshan of the newly born Sri Gobind Rai Ji Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Patna Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji establishing the city of Chakk Nanaki
Bhai Makhan Shah Ji meeting 22 imposter Gurus when searching for the True Guru
Bhai Makhan Shah discovers Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji as the True Guru and announced Guru Ladho Re 2
Bhai Makhan Shahs ship being saved by Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Bhai Makhan Shah discovers Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji as the True Guru and announced Guru Ladho Re
Bhai Makhan Shah discovers Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji as the True Guru
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji visiting Amritsar and the Sodhis closing the doors of Sri Darbar Sahib
Mata Gujri Ji Mata Gujjar Kaur Ji wife of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji mother of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and grandmother of Chaar Sahibzaade
Summary of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji Kurbani sacrifice
Baba Tegh Bahadur Ji
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's birth
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji family tree
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in battle
Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji being trained in sword fighting
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in Delhi, November 1675
Three options given to Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and his three brave Sikhs before their martyrdom
Sikhs of Delhi talking to Mughal authorities during Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s arrest
Bhai Jaita Ji meeting Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in prison for further instructions
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji courting arrest in Delhi, November 1675
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji sitting in an iron cage before his martyrdom to defend human rights
Bhai Dayala Ji (Bhai Dayal Daas Ji) attaining martyrdom by being boiled alive. His whole body was immersed in a cauldron of boiling water and then the lid was put on. His bones and flesh separated but his love for Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji and standing up for freedom and justice could not be separated.
Bhai Mati Daas Ji self-sacrificing himself and embracing martyrdom by being sawn alive whilst having his last two wishes fulfilled of reading the sacred prayer of Japji Sahib and facing Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji sitting behind bars, sacrificing himself for human rights
Bhai Sati Daas Ji self-sacrificing himself and attaining martyrdom by being burnt alive wrapped in cotton wool whilst standing before Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji and reading the sacred prayer of Sri Japji Sahib.
During the time Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was in Delhi self-sacrificing himself as a martyr of human rights, the heir of Satguru Nanak Ji's throne, Guru Gobind Rai Ji (later known as Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji) was at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
At the time of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji and the three Sikhs martyrdom, Emperor Aurangzeb was not in Delhi. In his absence, Qazi Abdul Wahab, his royal Islamic cleric, dealt with proceedings and gave orders to the to the soldiers and executioners.
Guru Teg Bahadur Ji in discussion with Qazi Abdul Wahab Bora
Public announcement of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom (11 Nov 1675)
Before the self-sacrifice martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji on 11th November 1675, Guru Sahib's last wishes were to have a bath, wear fresh clothes, and read Sri Japji Sahib. This happened at Chandi Chowk, opposite the Red Fort, Delhi.
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji showed fearlessness and courage that one should be prepared to sacrifice their human body vessel for noble causes like human rights and protecting humanity
After the self sacrifice martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji at 11am on 11th November 1675 a dust storm came making it difficult for anyone to see anyone
The fearless and courageous Bhai Jaita Ji was blessed with the seva (selfless service) of picking up the sacred head of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji and risking his life to take it back to Punjab to present to Guru Gobind Rai Ji (Sri Gobind Singh Ji) and his mother, Mata Gujjar Kaur Ji (the wife of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji).
In 1675, after the new Governor of Kashmir, Iftikhar Khan, gave the Hindu community an the final ultimatum of having 6 months to decide their fate of either converting to Islam or being wiped out via genocide, they went to Amarnath Temple to pray to their god Shiva for help.
16 Hindu leaders from across India along with 500 Kashmiri Brahmins (priestly class Hindus) travelled to Sri Anandpur Sahib, led by Pandit Kirpa Ram, to seek the final help of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji as nothing else had worked. Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib was now their only Saviour and Help.
The 16 Hindu leaders accompanied by 500 Kashmiri Brahmins presenting a letter to Emperor Aurangzeb in Lahore after meeting Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji. Aurangzeb was coming back from Hasan Abdul (Panjab) and stopped off in Lahore. The Hindu delegation on the way back to Kashmir, therefore, stopped off at Lahore to pass the message that Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji was their Saviour and Leader and whatever he decides to do, they will follow.
16 Hindu leaders from across India along with a delegation of 500 Kashmiri Brahmins visiting Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib on 25th May 1675
500 Kashmiri Brahmins and 16 Hindu leaders from across India visiting Sri Anandpur Sahib on 25th May 1675 and eating Langar
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji – Shield for Human Rights and Defender of Humanity known as Dharam Di Chaadar, Hind Di Chaadar and Sristee Ki Chaadar
Delegation of 16 Hindu leaders and 500 Kasmiri Brahmins pleading to Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji in the presence of 9 year old Sri Gobind Rai Ji to save their religion, identity and culture which is in danger of being wiped out.
9 year old Sri Gobind Rai Ji (Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji) talking to his father Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji after hearing of the plight of the Hindu community being attacked and forcefully converted by the Islamist rulers
Sri Gobind Rai Ji (Guru Gobind Singh Ji) told his father at the age of 9 that he would happily become an orphan, without a father, in order to ensure that millions of others did not lose their father to genocide.
Pandit Kirpa Ram passing a letter to the delegation of Hindu leaders that declared that Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was their representative and voice, and that if they could convert him, all Hindus would convert, but if not, Aurangzeb should stop all forceful conversions.
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib accompanied by Bhai Mati Das Ji Bhai Sati Das Ji Bhai Dayal Das Ji Bhai Jaita Ji and Bhai Gurditta Ji courting arrest in 1675
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji’s journey from 11th July 1675 to Delhi before giving supreme martyrdom on 11th November 1675 in defence of human rights
Guru Tagh Bahadur Sahib Ji travelled from Agra to Delhi escorted by a heavy Mughal army who were scared that the Sikh armies and armies of the 52 Hindu princes would attack the Mughals on the way
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb would have 'Sava Mann' (46.6 kg) of Hindu holy threads (Janju) removed and brought before him before he would eat his evening meal, in a drive of religious genocide of non-Muslims.
The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb would have 'Sava Mann' (46.6 kg) of Hindu holy threads (Janju) removed and brought before him before he would eat his evening meal, in a drive of religious genocide of non-Muslims
16 Hindu leaders and 500 Kashmiri Brahmins pleading to Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji for help at Anandpur Sahib on 26th May 1675
16 Hindu leaders and 500 Kashmiri Brahmins pleading to Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji for help at Anandpur Sahib on 26th May 1675
Persecution against non-Muslims, in particular Hindus, by the Mughal government headed by Aurangzeb, saw Hindu temples destroyed and Hindus forcefully converted to Islam. This is the time that Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji stood up for humanity and defend human rights in 1675
Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana’s ship was stuck in a storm and was about to drown when he turned to invoke Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji’s help and was saved
Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana Ji praying to Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji to save his drowning ship
Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana discovering Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji to be the True Guru when visiting him at the village of Baba Bakala Sahib
Guru Lado Re I have found the Guru the words that Bhai Makhan Shah Lubana Ji shouted from the roof top after meeting Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji and Sri Gobind Rai Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji the Ninth human form of Satguru
1671–1675 Aurangzeb appointed Iftikhar Khan the Governor of Kashmir and gave him a task to convert the majority Hindu population of the most learned Hindus to Muslims and do whatever it takes
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji travelling from Anandpur Sahib to Delhi on 12th July 1675
Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji at Chandni Chowk Delhi on 11th November 1675
Bhai Jaita Ji recovered the head of Guru Teg Bahadur Ji's body and brought it to Sri Kiratpur Sahib near Sri Anandpur Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
The Kashmiri Brahmins and Hindu leaders tried everything in the 6 months they were given by the Governor of Kashmir to think whether they will convert or die. They asked their Hindu kings to help, they did all sorts of rituals and prayed to all demi-gods, but nothing came of it. Helpless they one Brahmin had a dream of Shiva telling him to seek the help of the True Guru - Satguru Nanak Dev Ji - in his ninth form at Sri Anandpur Sahib
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji Ninth Nanak portrait depiction
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji Ninth Nanak portrait depiction
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
16 Hindu leaders with 500 Brahmins coming to Anandpur Sahib to see Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Bhai Sati Das Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji, and Bhai Dayala Ji were martyred in front of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Bhai Jaita Ji bringing Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji's head back to Punjab
Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Aurangzeb the Mughal Emperor at the time of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji stayed in an iron cage with spike whilst courting arrest in Delhi
The jailor Sayyid Hassan Abdulaa of Mani Majra near Chandigarh realising Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji was God Revealed on Earth
Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji moving to Delhi with armed Mughal escort after courting arrest
Bhai Jaita Ji devotee and Sikh of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji in his childhood training to be a warrior
The head of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji's martyred body being carried in a Palki Sahib in Kiratpur Sahib
Bhai Jaita Ji carrying the head of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji
