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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Union Finance Minister has released a commemorative silver coin to mark the 300th martyrdom day of Banda Singh Bahadur.Banda Singh Bahadur is associated with which of the following
A
Social Activist
B
Military Man
C
Teacher
D
Judge
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first known Sikh coin or Nanakshahi Sikka issued by Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and his son Ajai Singh were martyred on 9 June, 1716 A.D. along with his other 18 companions near a gate en-route the tomb of so-called Sufi saint Qutub-ud-din Bakhtiar kaki at Mehrauli. The butchers first killed his son Ajai Singh in his lap.

Detailed explanation-3: -His first major action was the sacking of the Mughal provincial capital, Samana, in November 1709. After establishing his authority and Khalsa rule in Punjab, Banda Singh Bahadur abolished the zamindari system, and granted property rights to the tillers of the land.

Detailed explanation-4: -Banda Singh Bahadur, also called Lachman Das, Lachman Dev, or Madho Das, (born 1670, Rajauri [India]-died June 1716, Delhi), first Sikh military leader to wage an offensive war against the Mughal rulers of India, thereby temporarily extending Sikh territory.

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