Question

Arrange the following events in choronological order that led to Guru Arjan Devji's martyrdom:
1) Guruji welcomed Khusrau and offered langar; 2) After the death of Akbar, Jahangir became the ruler; 3) Guruji was tortured and he died; 4) Khusrau wanted the throne; 5) Guruji was arrested and imprisoned in Lahore

• A. 4,2,1,5,3
• B. 2,1,4,5,3
• C. 2,4,1,5,3
• D. 2,4,5,1,3

Answer 1

The correct option is C 2,4,1,5,3

Jahangir succeeded Akbar as the Mughal Emperor. His son, Khusrau, rebelled against him for the throne. Khusrau approached Guru Arjan Dev Ji for his blessings; the Guruji welcomed him and offered him the langar. When Jahangir heard of this, he ordered for Guru Arjan Dev’s arrest; on 24 May 1606, he imprisoned the Guruji in Lahore. Guru Arjan Dev was tortured and executed on 30 May 1606.