Banda Singh Bahadur

ModernGeneralIndia1670 — 1716

Sikh military commander executed by Mughals.

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Quick Facts

Born

1670

Died

1716

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)73

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)59

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)47

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score56.1

Banda Singh Bahadur — Complete Timeline

1709 AD

Led the Sikh Rebellion Against Mughal RuleWar◆ Major

Banda Singh Bahadur, a disciple of Guru Gobind Singh, led a Sikh uprising against the Mughal Empire. He captured Sirhind and other territories, establishing a short-lived Sikh state in Punjab.

RebellionSikh StateMughal Empire

Impact: regional

1710 AD

Captured and Executed Wazir Khan at SirhindWar◆ Major

Banda Singh Bahadur's forces defeated the Mughal army at Sirhind and executed Wazir Khan, the governor who had ordered the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's sons. This victory avenged the Chhota Sahibzade.

BattleSirhindRevenge

Impact: regional

Established a Sikh Administration at LohgarhPolitical Action◆ Major

Banda Singh Bahadur established a Sikh government at Lohgarh, issuing coins and a calendar. This marked the first Sikh attempt at sovereign rule, though it was short-lived.

GovernmentSikh SovereigntyLohgarh

Impact: regionalconstructive

1715 AD

Defeated and Captured by Mughal ForcesWar◆ Major

Banda Singh Bahadur was besieged at Gurdas Nangal and captured by Mughal forces after a prolonged siege. He was taken to Delhi for trial.

DefeatCaptureMughal

Impact: regionaltragic

1716 AD

Executed in DelhiPolitical Action◆ Major

Banda Singh Bahadur was tortured and executed in Delhi by the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar. His death ended the first Sikh rebellion but inspired future Sikh resistance.

ExecutionMartyrdomSikhism

Impact: regionaltragic