Banda Bairagi renounced his retirement and took the path of war at the behest of which Guru?

Guru Teg Bahadur
Guru Arjan Dev
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Nanak Dev

The correct answer is: C. Guru Gobind Singh

Banda Bairagi was a Hindu saint who renounced his retirement and took the path of war at the behest of Guru Gobind Singh. He was a brave and fearless warrior who fought against the Mughals and helped to spread the message of Sikhism.

Guru Teg Bahadur was the ninth Guru of Sikhism. He was a great saint and a learned scholar. He was martyred by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for his refusal to convert to Islam.

Guru Arjan Dev was the fifth Guru of Sikhism. He was a great poet and a religious reformer. He compiled the Adi Granth, the holy scripture of Sikhism.

Guru Nanak Dev was the first Guru of Sikhism. He was a great saint and a social reformer. He preached the message of oneness of God and equality of all people.

Banda Bairagi was born in a Hindu family in the village of Bairagi in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh. He was a devout Hindu and spent his early life in religious pursuits. However, he was deeply disturbed by the oppression of the Hindus by the Mughals. He decided to renounce his retirement and take the path of war to fight against the Mughals.

Banda Bairagi met Guru Gobind Singh in the year 1675. He was impressed by the Guru’s teachings and became his disciple. The Guru gave him the name Banda Singh Bahadur and appointed him as his general. Banda Singh Bahadur led a series of successful campaigns against the Mughals. He captured many forts and towns and liberated many Hindus from Mughal oppression.

Banda Singh Bahadur was finally defeated by the Mughals in the year 1710. He was captured and executed by the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar. However, his legacy lives on. He is remembered as a great warrior and a hero of the Sikh people.