Which Mughal Emperor was responsible for the martyrdom of Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji ?
Aurangzeb
Incorrect AnswerShah Jahan
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Guru Arjan's martyrdom in Mughal custody has been a controversial issue in Sikh history, and has been variously interpreted.Most Mughal historians considered Guru Arjan's execution as a political event, stating that the Sikhs had become formidable as a social group, and Sikh Gurus became actively involved in the Punjabi political conflicts.A similar theory floated in early 20th-century, asserts that this was just a politically-motivated single execution.According to this theory, there was an ongoing Mughal dynasty dispute between Jahangir and his son Khusrau suspected of rebellion by Jahangir, wherein Guru Arjan blessed Khusrau and thus the losing side. Jahangir was jealous and outraged, and therefore he ordered the Guru's execution.
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