Sirhind Fateh Divas has been observed.
- Sirhind Fateh Divas is observed annually to commemorate the historic conquest of Sirhind by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur in 1710.
About Baba Banda Singh Bahadur (1670–1716)
- Great Sikh warrior and commander of the Khalsa army.
- Born as Lachman Dev in Rajouri region of present-day Jammu & Kashmir.
- Later became a disciple of Guru Gobind Singh and came to be known as Banda Singh Bahadur.
Key Contributions
- Military Achievements:Defeated the Mughals and liberated large parts of North India from oppressive Mughal rule.
- Administrative and Social Reforms:
- Abolished the Zamindari system.
- Granted property rights directly to tillers of the land.
- Economic reforms: Introduced Nanak Shahi coins symbolising Sikh sovereignty.
Martyrdom
- Captured by Mughal ruler Farrukhsiyar.
- Refused religious conversion despite severe torture.
- Attained martyrdom at Mehrauli, Delhi, where a memorial stands in his memory.
Values: Courage, Sacrifice, etc.
