Last Updated: 05 Jun, 2023 | Views: 4409
Age: 45
Profession: Historical Men
Other Profession(s): Soldier
Famous For: First Sikh Military Leader To Wage An Offensive War Against The Mughal Rulers Of India.
About (Profile/Biography):
Banda Singh Bahadur was born on 27 October 1670 and died on 9 June 1716. The Sikh military leader founded Lohgarh in present-day Haryana as the capital of a Sikh state. After assembling an army in Kaithal, Banda Singh Bahadur marched towards Khanda, according to his teacher Guru Gobind Singh. He continued his struggle against the Mughal Empire after defeating Wazir Khan's army in the 'Battle of Samana' (1709).
Childhood & Early Life:
Growing up in a Rajput family, Lachman Dev learned to hunt, ride horses, do martial arts, and handle weapons.
In 1708: Madho Das became Guru Gobind Singh's disciple after Guru Gobind Singh visited his monastery in September 1708.
Sikh Rule:
The ascetic lifestyle of Banda Singh Bahadur was given up by Guru Gobind Singh as a way to achieve something greater.
In October 1708: A war against Wazir Khan began when Banda Bahadur and his men marched toward Punjab.
In 1709: Banda Singh Bahadur defeated Wazir Khan's forces during the battle of Samana.
In 1710: Sikhs captured Sirhind, an area of Mughal territory in Punjab, during the Battle of Chappar Chiri in 1710. Wazir Khan was killed.
During the 'Battle of Rahon' in 1710, Banda Bahadur continued to expand his territories by defeating the Mughals
Legacy:
During Narendra Modi's tenure as Prime Minister of India, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur's 300th martyrdom anniversary was commemorated.
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