Banda Singh Bahadur
Sikh military commander · Scorpio
About
Banda Singh Bahadur was a Sikh military commander who established Sikh rule in the Punjab region in the early 18th century. Originally an ascetic named Madho Das, he became a follower of Guru Gobind Singh and led armed campaigns against the Mughal Empire.
Personal details
- Full name
- Lacchman Dev
- Also known as
- Banda Bahadur, Banda Singh Bahadur
- Born
- October 27, 1670
- Birthplace
- Rajauri
Known for
- Battle of Sirhind (1710)
- Establishing Khalsa rule in Punjab
Trivia & fun facts
- He was appointed by Guru Gobind Singh to lead the Khalsa against Mughal forces.
- He was executed in Delhi in 1716.