Guru Tegh Bahadur

Guru Har Krishan appointed Tegh Bahadur as his successor, making him the ninth Sikh Guru. This continued the tradition of guru succession and brought a period of renewed focus on Sikh teachings.

Guru Tegh Bahadur founded the city of Anandpur Sahib in the Shivalik Hills. It became a major Sikh center and later the birthplace of the Khalsa.

Guru Tegh Bahadur traveled extensively through Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, spreading Sikh teachings. He visited many places, including Patna and Dhaka, strengthening the Sikh community's presence.

Guru Tegh Bahadur was arrested and executed in Delhi by order of Emperor Aurangzeb for refusing to convert to Islam and for protecting Kashmiri Pandits. His martyrdom at Chandni Chowk became a pivotal event in Sikh history.