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Who among the following Mughal Emperors was responsible for the execution of the Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur in Delhi for refusing to embrace Islam?
A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ordered the public execution of Guru Tegh Bahadur in Delhi in 1675 due to religious and political frictions. Jahangir had earlier executed Guru Arjan Dev for political reasons related to aiding rebel prince Khusrau. Akbar maintained a liberal religious policy emphasizing Sulh-i-Kul. Shah Jahan engaged in localized conflicts with Sikhs but did not order executions of Gurus on religious grounds. This event marked a crucial turning point in Sikh-Mughal relations.
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