Banda Singh Bahadur: 16 flashcards
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1. What was the original name of Banda Singh Bahadur before he became a disciple of Guru Gobind Singh?
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Lakshman Das (also known as Madho Das).
2. Where and when did Banda Singh Bahadur meet Guru Gobind Singh for the first time?
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At Nanded, in 1708.
3. What new name did Guru Gobind Singh give to Lakshman Das, and what title did he confer?
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He renamed him 'Banda Singh Bahadur' and conferred the title 'Bahadur'.
4. What mission did Guru Gobind Singh entrust to Banda Singh Bahadur before his death?
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To lead the Khalsa in the Punjab and punish the oppressive Mughal governors.
5. Which Mughal emperor was ruling when Banda Singh Bahadur led the Khalsa in Punjab?
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Emperor Bahadur Shah I.
6. Name the first major battle fought by Banda Singh Bahadur against the Mughal forces.
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The Battle of Chappar Chiri (1710).
7. Which Mughal governor was defeated and executed by Banda Singh Bahadur after the Battle of Chappar Chiri?
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Wazir Khan, the governor of Sirhind.
8. After the victory at Sirhind, what did Banda Singh Bahadur establish?
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He established the first Khalsa state in Punjab, with its capital at Mukhlisgarh (later renamed Lohgarh).
9. What was the name of the first Khalsa state's capital, and what did Banda Singh Bahadur rename it?
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Mukhlisgarh, renamed Lohgarh.
10. What was the 'Gurmat' coin that Banda Singh Bahadur issued?
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A coin struck in the name of Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh, symbolizing the establishment of Sikh sovereignty.
11. Who was the Mughal commander sent to crush Banda Singh Bahadur's rebellion after the initial victories?
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General Muhammad Amin Khan Turani.
12. What led to the decline of Banda Singh Bahadur's power after 1710?
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The massive Mughal military campaign, lack of resources, and internal dissent among his followers.
13. Where was Banda Singh Bahadur finally captured by the Mughals?
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At Gurdas Nangal, after a long siege.
14. How did Banda Singh Bahadur embrace martyrdom?
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He was tortured and executed in Delhi in 1716, along with many of his followers.
15. What is the lasting legacy of Banda Singh Bahadur in Sikh history?
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He is remembered for establishing the first Sikh state, striking the first Sikh coin, and his fearless martyrdom, which inspired later Sikh struggles.
16. Which of Banda Singh Bahadur's actions symbolized the end of Mughal authority in the Punjab region?
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The capture and execution of Wazir Khan and the establishment of the Khalsa state with its own coinage.
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