Question

What was the immediate cause behind the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev ji?

Answer 1

Instructions: The answer to this question can be broken into 2 main parts:

1. Prince Khusrau’s rebellion against Jahangir.
2. Guru Arjan Dev’s hospitality towards prince Khusrau.

Solution:

• Jahangir’s son, Prince Khusrau, went to Guru Arjan Dev after revolting against his father.
• As he was a visitor of a high position, Guru Arjan Dev welcomed him and offered him a langar.
• But Guru Arjan Dev’s opponents provoked Jahangir by informing him that Guru provided prince Khusrau with financial support for the rebellion.
• As a result, Emperor Jahangir was displeased and issued an order to arrest Guru Arjan Dev.