9ਨੌਵੀਂ ਪਾਤਸ਼ਾਹੀ · 9th Guru · 1621 – 1675 CE
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਤੇਗ ਬਹਾਦਰ ਜੀ
The Shield of Humanity (Hind Di Chadar), who made the unprecedented sacrifice of laying down his life to defend the fundamental religious freedom of another community.
Earthly Lifespan
1621 – 1675 CE
Prakash (Birthplace)
Amritsar (Punjab)
Joti Jot (Eternal Merger)
Chandni Chowk, Delhi (1675 CE)
Major Historical & Spiritual Contributions
- Founded the sacred city of Anandpur Sahib (Chakk Nanaki) in 1665 CE at the foothills of the Shivalik hills.
- Traveled extensively across Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Bengal, and Assam, establishing community wells, preaching against fear, and uniting diverse cultures.
- When Kashmiri Hindu scholars sought protection against Emperor Aurangzeb’s forced conversions, Guru Sahib stood as their defender, declaring that forced conversions violate divine law.
- Publicly beheaded at Chandni Chowk, Delhi (Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib) alongside his disciples Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dayala Ji, cementing the inviolable right to freedom of conscience.
Sacred Gurbani Guidance
ਭੈ ਕਾਹੂ ਕਉ ਦੇਤ ਨਹਿ ਨਹਿ ਭੈ ਮਾਨਤ ਆਨ ॥ ਕਹੁ ਨਾਨਕ ਸੁਨਿ ਰੇ ਮਨਾ ਗਿਆਨੀ ਤਾਹਿ ਬਖਾਨਿ ॥
“Do not cause fear in anyone, nor submit to fear from any other. Says Nanak, hear O mind: recognize that person alone as spiritually wise.”
Ang 1427Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji known as “Hind Di Chadar”?
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is revered as Hind Di Chadar (The Shield of India/Humanity) because he voluntarily sacrificed his life in Delhi in 1675 CE to defend the right of Kashmiri Hindus and all people to practice their faith freely without state coercion.